Sarasvatarishta (सारस्वतारिष्ट): Uses, Ingredients, Dose and Side Effects

Sarasvatarishta: Uses

Saraswatarishta is an excellent tonic, heart tonic, vata ataraxic/suppressor, psyche enhancer, intelligence enhancer and memory booster. It increases the age, strength, firmness or perseverance, intellect and radiance and it purifies the speech. It is beneficial for children, young, old, men and women. This yoga is described in Ayurveda as Rasayana.

It corrects the hoarseness and ambiguity of the voice and makes the voice soft and sweet. It heals rajodosh in woman and shukrdosha in men. It strengthens the memory power weakened due to excessive study etc. It makes the mind happy and content.

It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Dhanvantari himself had created Saraswatarishta for the benefit of his disciples. Heart diseases are destroyed by consuming Saraswatarishta for 1 month and after 1 year the body becomes disease free.

Saraswatarishta is an effective medicine in diseases caused by the Vata disorders. It is very useful in disorders like stammering, retardation, weak memory, weak hearing power, talking without thinking etc. It calms the mind so it is beneficial in diseases like mania, dyspnoea, lack of enthusiasm, haste etc.

It is very beneficial for women facing Post-Menstrual Syndrome symptoms like - nervousness, dizziness, numbness in hands and feet, restlessness, sleeplessness etc. The combination of Saraswatarishta and Swarnamakshik Bhasma works well in situations of excessive dizziness and ringing/bell sound in the ears.

Giving Saraswatarishta along with Vangbhasma and Makardhwaj is beneficial in case of lack of growth of body due to lack of growth of scrotum in men and women, and the weakened feelings of puberty. - Rastantrasar and Siddhaprayog Sangrah

If one wants to avoid premature death by deseases, purity of speech, increase patience and memory power, then he should consume this nectar. - Bhaisajya Ratnavali

Sarasvatarishta: Ingredients

Herb	Proportion	Remark
Brahmi / Jaleem	1
Satavari	0.25
Vidarikand	0.25
Harad / Haritiki	0.25
Netrabala	0.25
Ginger	0.25
Fennel	0.25
Renuka seed	0.0125
Pippali	0.0125
Sweet Flag	0.0125
Ashwagandha	0.0125
Giloy / Guduchi	0.0125
Vaividang / False Black Paper	0.0125
Nishoth / Indian jalap	0.0125
Cloves	0.0125
Kooth / Costus Root	0.0125
Baheda / Vibhitiki	0.0125
Cardamom	0.0125
Cinnamon	0.0125
Gold Leaf (Varak)	0.0125
Dhataki Flower	0.25	Yeast Source for Fermentation
Honey	0.5	Sugar Source for Fermentation
Cane Sugar	1.25

Sarasvatarishta: Dose

It should be given in 5ml (half tola) quantity along with water. - Bhaisajya Ratnavali

Sarasvatarishta: Side Effects

Arishta containing gold salts should not be taken more than 10ml, otherwise the amount of gold salts increases in the body, due to which disturbances like nausea, vomiting start. -Aushadhigundharma Shastra