Not Applicable (Samadhvarishta)
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A strong drink.
Modern description
Samadhvarishta is a strong, fermented Arishta preparation used to stimulate digestion and improve appetite.
Purpose
A strong drink.
Indications
- Digestive weakness, loss of appetite, general debility, anemia, cough, and cold. Traditionally also used as a restorative tonic.
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Amalaki 24 g
- Padmaka 24 g
- Kamala 24 g
- Gambhari 24 g
- Water 24.576 liters
- Sharkara 9.6 kg
- Dhataki 768 g
- Mridvika 768 g
- Madhuka 96 g
- Jatiphala 24 g
- Lavanga 24 g
- Ela 24 g
- Tvak 24 g
- Patra 24 g
- Nagakesara 24 g
- Pippali 24 g
- Maricha 24 g
- Shunthi 24 g
- Chitrakamula 24 g
- Vidanga 24 g
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and drying of herbs.
- Coarsely powdering the ingredients.
- Boiling the herbs in water.
- Filtering the decoction.
- Adding jaggery or sugar.
- Allowing for natural fermentation.
- Filtering the Arishta.
- Testing and quality control.
- Bottling and packaging.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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