Khadira Arishta (Khadiraarishta)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Khadira Arishta is a fermented herbal formulation primarily used for skin diseases, wounds, and blood purification. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
Purpose
Classical formulation for skin diseases, blood purification, and digestive health.
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Worm infestations (Krimi)
- Itching (Kandu)
- Anemia (Pandu)
- Enlargement of spleen (Pleeha vriddhi)
- Tumors/Growths (Arbuda)
- Glandular enlargement (Gandamala)
- Cough (Kasa)
- Obstinate Urinary Disorders including Diabetes (Prameha)
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Leprosy
- Jaundice
- Heart problems
Classical indications
- Kushta (Skin Diseases)
- Krimi (Worm Infestations)
- Kandu (Itching)
- Pandu (Anemia)
- Pleeha vriddhi (Enlargement of Spleen)
- Arbuda (Tumors/Growths)
- Gandamala (Glandular Enlargement)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Prameha (Obstinate Urinary Disorders including Diabetes)
Karma
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Krimighna (anti-helminthic)
- Kandughna (relieves itching)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Shodhan (detoxification)
Key ingredients
- Khadira heartwood
- Devadaru heartwood
- Daruharidra stem
- Ela fruit
- Twak stem bark
- Patra leaf
- Nagakesara stamen
- Priyangu flower
- Lodhra stem bark
- Pata root
- Vidanga fruit
- Chavya stem
- Haritaki fruit
- Amalaki fruit
- Dhataki flower
- Guda
- Water
- Bibhitaki fruit
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-15 ml
Preparation steps
- Wash all the herbal ingredients and sun-dry them for a few days.
- Ground the herbs into a powdered form and sieve to remove impurities and any left-over solids.
- Immerse the herbs in a specific quantity of water, soak and then boil on low flame.
- Add Jaggery to the clear decoction after a few minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients, cook for some time, and then pour the decoction into another vessel and cool.
- Once cooled, shift it in an airtight container that has been smeared from inside with ghee for fermentation.
- Keep a check on the fermentation process for a month or more say about 40 days.
- Once the fermentation is done, filter the fermented liquid through a muslin cloth to eliminate solid particles.
- Shift the concoction and store it in a cool, dry place and keep for maturation.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, diabetics, or heart/kidney patients.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Bhaishajya Ratnavali.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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