Is Abhayarishta Safe for Daily Use and Its Effect on Peristalsis? - #36725
Is Abhayarishta safe to take daily or does it affect the natural peralstalis? Today is the first time I used it after recommendations on here, and unusually I had an evening bowel movement today which hasn't happened since becoming constipated after illness. Normally I go early in the morning after using magnesium oxide in the evening. Is it normal for this blend of herbsto work quickly like within day?
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Doctors’ responses
It is generally safe for daily use but to be taken with dilution i.e 4 tsp with equal quantity of warm water after meals
It doesn’t suppress the the colons own peristalsis instead it supports it N it’s normal to act quickly
HELLO AARON,
Abhayarishta is an Ayurvedic fermented herbal tonic, primarily used for constipation and digestive sluggishness. Its main ingredient is Haritaki, known in Ayurveda as a mild natural laxative and colon tonic. It also typically includes fennel, Vidanga, draksha, jaggery , and a mix a digestive supportive herbs
EFFECT IN PERISTALSIS Abhayarishta works by -stimulating peristalsis (the natural muscular movement of the intestines), -supporting bile flow and digestion and -softhening stool through mild osmotic and carminative effects
It doesn’t paralyse or override natural peristalsis like some harsh stimulant laxatives . Instead it tends to restore normal bowel rhythm over time if used appropriately
However, daily long tern use can, in some people, make the bowel rely on the formula- especially if used in high doses or without addressing the underlying cause of constipation (like dehydration, low fiber, stress, or post illness gut changes
SAFETY FOR DAILY USE -Short term (days to few weeks)- generally considered safe for most adult when taken in moderate doshas (typically 15-30 ml after meals with equal water)
WHY ITT WORKED SO FAST Yes- it’s quite normal for Abhyarishta to act within hours or the same day, especially if your gut was sluggish. The fermented preparation helps rapid absorption, and Haritaki acts promptly on intestinal motility
Your evening bowel movement after taking it for the first time is actually a typical respone- not alarming
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
HELLO AERON,
Yes definabtely it Is safe to take Abhyarishta= but kindly take for short term of period like take for 2 months than take 15 days no medicine zone than can again take and repeat same
And take it with equal quantitiyof water
It is generally safe to blend this herb
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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