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These are fermented
decoctions of medicines prepared adding honey, jaggery, sugar
and the powder of some medicines including spices. These
preparations have alcohol content within a range of 6-10%
which is generated as a result of fermentation itself. Some of
the Arishtams are: |
| NAME |
REFERENCE |
INDICATIONS |
MODE
OF USE |
| ABHAYARISHTAM |
ASHTAMGAHRUDAYAM |
Piles,
constipation, indigestion and flatulence. |
Adults
: 25-30 ml., 2-3 times daily after food.
Children :
5-15 ml., 2-3 times daily after food. |
| ASOKARISHTAM |
BHAISHAJYARATNAVALI |
Menstrual
disorders especially dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia. It is
also useful in leucorrea, fever, loss of appetite,
anaemia and general weakness associated with
gynaecological disorders. |
25-30
ml., 2-3 times daily after food. |
| DASAMOOLARISHTAM |
BHAISHAJYARATNAVALI |
Malabsorption
syndrome, respiratory disorders, rheumatic diseases,
inflammatory conditions, indigestion, jaundice, ascitis
and diseases of urinary system. It is also used in post
natal care. |
Adults
: 25-30 ml., 2-3 times daily after food.
Children :
5-15 ml., 2-3 times daily after food. |
| DRAAKSHARISHTAM |
SHARNAGASAMHITHA |
General
weakness, indigestion, anaemia, respiratory disorders
and constipation. |
-do- |
| PAARDHADYARISHTAM |
BHAISHAJYARATNAVALI |
Diseases
of circulatory and respiratory systems. Also used in
general weakness. |
-do- |
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