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Ashwagandharishta

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

2022 Volume 7 Number 1 Jan-Feb
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Clinical indications of Ashwagandharishta an experiential and scientific view

Acharya G S.1*, S Acharya R.2
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1* Shripathi Acharya G, Director Academic and WHO Collaborator, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

2 Rajeshwari S Acharya, SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.

Asavarishtas are Sandhaniya formulations which contain self-generated alcohol in it. They are easy to prepare and preserve also. Asavarishtas like Amritarishta, Abhayarishta, Arjunarishta, Aravindasava, Ashokarishta, Balarishta, Chandanasava, Chavikasava Dashamoolarishta Drakshasava Eladyarishta, Gomootrasava, Jeerakarishta, Kutajarishta, Kumaryasava, kanakasava Mustakarishta, Punarnavasava and Pushkaramoolasava are few fermented formulations which are commonly used by Ayurveda physicians. Ashwagandharishta is one such preparation which is given in mental disorders, neurological disorders, and chronic debilitating diseases. It is having actions like Dipana, Pachana, Rasayana, Balya, Brimhana, Nadi Balya, sedative, hypnotic, antistress, adaptogenic and nerve tonic etc. The present paper highlights about the clinical indications of Ashwagandharishta in experiential and scientific view.

Keywords: Ashwagandharishta, Rasayana, Nadi Balya

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Shripathi Acharya G, Director Academic and WHO Collaborator, , Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Email: 		Shripathi Acharya G, Rajeshwari S Acharya, Clinical indications of Ashwagandharishta an experiential and scientific view. J Ayu Int Med Sci. 2022;7(1):116-118.
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Introduction

Ashwagandharishta is commonly used in degenerative disorders, neurological and mental diseases. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a Rasayana, nutritive, Poshaka, Jivaniya, Vayasthapana, antistress, adaptogenic, and antibacterial and immunomodulator actions. It is given commonly in Karshya, Nidra Nasha, anxiety conditions, stressful situations, psychosomatic diseases, cervical spondylosis, sciatica syndrome and Jara Roga. [1, 2]

Ingredients:

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) - Root

Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) - Root

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) - Fruit

Nisha (Turmeric) - rhizome

Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) - Stem

Yashtimadhu (Licorice) - Root

Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) - Root / leaf

Vidari (Pueraria tuberosa) - Root

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) - stem bark

Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus) - Rhizome

Trivrit (Ipomoea turpethum) - Root

Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) - Root

Krishna Sariva (Cryptolepis buchanani) - Root

Shweta Candana (Santalum album) - Heart wood

Rakta Candana (Pterocarpus santalinus) - Heart wood

Vacha (Acorus calamus) - Rhizome

Chitraka  (Plumbago zeylanica) - Root

Water for decoction

Madhu - Honey

Prakshepa Dravyas

Dhataki  (Woodfordia fruticose) - Flower

Shunti (Ginger) - Rhizome

Maricha (Pepper) - fruit

Pippali - Long pepper

Twak - Cinnamon

Ela - Cardamom

Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) - leaves

Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla) - Flower

Nagakeshara  (Mesua ferrea) - Stamen

Actions[3-5]

  1. Rasayana
  2. Dipana
  3. Pachana
  4. Nadi Balya
  5. Mastishka Shamaka
  6. Hypnotic
  7. Anxiolytic
  8. Sedative
  9. Poshaka
  10. Nutritive
  11. Balya
  12. Brimhana
  13. Vatapittahara
  14. Antistress
  15. Adaptogenic
  16. Ojaskara
  17. Vayasthapana
  18. Jivaniya

Clinical indications[6,7]

  1. Karshya
  2. Nyuna Nidra
  3. Anxiety neurosis
  4. Polyneuropathy
  5. Lumbar spondylosis
  6. Cervical spondylitis
  7. Mamsa Shosha
  8. Emaciation
  9. Sciatica syndrome
  10. Janu Sandhi Gata Vata
  11. Katigraha
  12. Mental retardation

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  1. Autism
  2. Hemiplegia
  3. Paraplegia
  4. Brain atrophy.

Amayika Prayoga[8]

  • Karshya - It is given with Kooshmandavaleha.
  • Nidra Nasha - It is given with Sarpagandha Vati.
  • Anxiety neurosis - It is given with Manasa Mitra Vataka and Tagara
  • Polyneuritis - It is given with Visha Mushti Vati and
  • Lumbar spondylosis - It is given with Yogaraja Guggulu and Vista Tinduka Vati.
  • Cervical spondylosis - It is given with Navajivana Rasa and Trayodashanga Guggulu.
  • Mamsa Shosha - It is given with Kooshmandavaleha or Ajamamsa Rasayana.
  • Sciatica syndrome - It is given with Vista Tinduka Vati, Yogaraja Guggulu and Mahanarayana Taila Abhyanga.
  • Janu Sandhigata Vata - It is given with Gokshuradi Guggulu and Punarnavadi Mandoora.
  • Katigraha - It is given with Kati Basti and Kaishora Guggulu and Triphala tablets internally.
  • Mental retardation - It is given with Brahmi Ghrita and Medhya Vati.
  • Autism - It is given with Tapyadi Loha and
  • Hemiplegia - It is given with Brihad Vata Chintamani Rasa, Ekangaveera Rasa, and Yogendra Rasa, Agni Lepa and Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda.
  • Paraplegia - It is given with Brihad Vata Chintamani Rasa, Ekangaveera Rasa, and Yogendra Rasa, Agni Lepa and Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda.
  • Brain atrophy - It is given with Swarna Malini Vasanta and Panchagavya Ghrita.
  • Aljeimers disease - It is given with Swarna Malini Vasanta, Saraswatarishta, and Brahmi Vati.
  • Dementia - It is given with Swarna Malini Vasanta, Saraswatarishta, and Brahmi Vati.

Discussion

Ashwagandharishta is a fermented formulation which is given in mental and neurological disorders.  It is also given as a general tonic. Ashwagandha a main ingredient has actions like Jivaniya, Medhya, Rasayana, antistress, adaptogenic, hypnotic, anxiolytic, sedative, Balya and Brimhana actions. It can be given in chronic neurological, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, and disorders associated with emaciation. Being an Asavarishta preparation, it is also Dipana, Pachana in action. So, it increases the Jatharagni and absorption of nutrients in the gut. It is Jivaniya and Poshaka also. However it should be given for prolonged period.

Conclusion

Ashwagandharishta can be given in chronic debilitating diseases, neurological disorders, mental illnesses and diseases associated with emaciation. There are least adverse drug reactions even after it is given for prolonged periods. With suitable disease specific adjuvant it is effectively given in varied disorders.

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