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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

Ashwagandharishta: Uses, Ingredients, Dose And Side Effects

Ashwagandharishta: Uses, Ingredients, Dose And Side Effects

Ashwagandharishta: Uses

This Arishta is Deepan, Digestive and Vatnashak. Beneficial in gonorrhea, flagelitis, nausea, mania, edema, piles, fainting, weakness of the brain, confusion, epilepsy, gout, heart disease etc. This Arishta energizes the body and purifies and increases semen.

It is a perfect yoga for hysteria, fainting and frenzy. It destroys the colonic toxin. Being agnipradipak, it is a good remedy in digestive disorders. Strengthens the blood vessels and dhatus like rasa, blood etc. It is helpful in the weakness of maternity. Increases enthusiasm by removing impotence arising due to physical weakness.

According to BHAISHAJYARATNAVALI, Ashwangadharisht cure for Fainting, Hysteria, Epilepsy, Valetudinarianism, Dyspepsia, Inflamation, Piles(haemorrhoids). Ashwagandharisht is one of the best medicine for Vaat Rog.

Ashwagandharishta: Ingredients

Herb	Proportion	Remark
Ashwagandha	1
Safed Musli	0.4
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)	0.2
Haritiki	0.2
Turmeric	0.2
Barberry	0.2
Liquorice	0.2
Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata)	0.2
Vidarikand	0.2
Arjun bark	0.2
Nagarmotha	0.2
Indian jalap (Operculina turpethum)	0.2
Indian Sarsaparilla white	0.16
Indian Sarsaparilla black	0.16
White Sandalwood	0.16
Red Sandalwood	0.16
Sweet flag	0.16
Ceylon leadwort (Chitrak) bark	0.16
Red bell bush (Dhataki) Flowers	0.32	Yeast Source for Fermentation
Natural Honey	4	Sugar Source for Fermentation
Dry Ginger	0.04
Chilly	0.04
Long Paper	0.04
Cinnamon	0.08
Bay Leaf	0.08
Cardamom	0.08
Nagkeshar	0.04
Beauty berry (Priyangu)	0.08

Ashwagandharishta: Dose

This formulation is a classical ayurvedic proprietary medicine and should be taken a advised by expert or as written on label.  

The classical text of Ayurveda BHAISHAJYARATNAVALI, advised dose is 20ml (2 Tola) twice in a day and Ras Tantra Saar & Siddha Prayog Sangrah suggested 10-20ml twice in a day.

Ashwagandharishta: Side Effects

Although Ashwagandharishta has no side effects but if it is taken in high dose may cause vomiting and nausea.

Motha, Nagar Motha (CyperusRotundus): Health Benifits

Accross the globe, religions and cultures in many folklore or traditional medicine systems, Cyperus Rotundis of Cyperaceae family is considered as a very important and promising herb and locally known as Red Nut Sedge, Khmer Kravanh Chruk, Java Sedge, मोथा, Mustak, Coco Grass, Purple Nut Sedge, सदकुफी (حزينكوفي ). 

It's close relative Cyperus Scariosus, commonly known as Cypriol, Nutgrass or Nagar Motha (नागर मोथा) in Hindi is also considered as important herb used for fevers, digestive system disorders, dysmenorrhea, nausea, fever and inflammation; for pain reduction; for muscle relaxation

In traditional Chinese medicine, C. rotundus is considered the primary qi-regulating herb.

The plant is mentioned in the ancient Indian ayurvedic medicine Charaka Samhita (circa 100 AD). Modern ayurvedic medicine uses the plant, known as musta or musta moola churna, for fevers, digestive system disorders, dysmenorrhea, and other maladies. 

Arabs of the Levant traditionally use for for wounds, bruises, and carbuncles.

Western and Islamic herbalists have described its use as a stomachic, emmenagogue, and deobstruent, and in emollient plasters.

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