What is Balarishtam?

Balarishtam is an Ayurvedic fermented product .Balarishtam, Balarishta, Bala Arishtam, etc are the commonly used synonyms.  Bala is Sida cordifolia is one of the major content of this fermented product. Arishta is the special pharma preparation of Ayurveda and it’s very potent and manages all arthritic ailments along with neurologic disorders.

What are the major ingredients of Balarishtam

Balrarishtam is a liquid preparation

Each 10ml is prepared of decoction of Sida cordifolia  1.12g, Withania somnifera 1.12  and powders of Ricinus communis .09g, Holostemma adakodien 0.045g, Alpina galanga 0.023g, Eleteria cardamomum .023g, Paedaria foetida .045g, Syzygium aromaticum .023g, Vetiveria zizanioides .023g, Mucuna pruriens .023g, Jaggery  6.77g, Woodfordia fruticosa  .38g.

What is an Arishta?

Arishtas and Asavas are classical fermented formulations in the traditional Ayurveda medical system. They are alcoholic medicines prepared by fermenting herbal juices or their decoctions with the addition of sugar or jaggery and dhataki flowers. ( Woodfordia fruticosa). Many formulations contain additonal spices for improving their assimilation. They contain alcohol up to 12 % and sweet in nature, acidic with good taste and smell. The major advantages of these are  longer shelf life, enhanced therapeutic properties, increased bio availability of drug molecules and imporved drug delivery to the action of sites of diseases in human bodies.The most cited traditional literature about  arishta and asava  includes Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astanga Hridaya,Ashtangasangraham Bhaishajya Ratnavali,SharngadharaSamhita,Gadhanigragam,Sahasrayogam,Yogaratnagaram and Asavarishtasamgraham  .

What are the indications of Balarishta?

Balarishta is indicated for all type of arthritis; it improves the general vitality of the body, increases digestion and rejuvenates body tissues.

Is there any contraindication for Balarishta?

Balarishta is contraindicated in Diabetes.

What is dosage of Balarishtam?

One ounce twice daily after food is the general dosage and dosage differs in different conditions and combinations. So its better to take an advice from a qualified Ayurvedic practioner regarding the dosage or you can take the advise here

Is there any other indications of Balarishta not in the classical citations?

Balarishta is a good vehicle for several qwaths and tablets. It increases the efficacy of obesity medicines, hormone regulators and memory boosters. Our chief Dr Rajesh Nair has written a blog on this and can read here.

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