Asokarishtam

Asokarishta is an Ayurvedic medicine and is widely used in menstrual disorders and other gynecological complaints. Asoka literally means one which removes the sorrow.

Asokarishtam uses: It is used in Ayurveda treatments for many diseases like, dysmenorrhea,   Painful menstruation, heavy bleeding, leucorrhea, fever, bleeding hemorrhoids, inflammation, indigestion and lack of taste.

• Asrigdhara – heavy menstrual bleeding
• Ruja – useful in dysmenorrhea – painful periods
• Jwara – fever
• Raktapitta – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding
• Arsha – bleeding hemorrhoids
• Mandagni – low digestion strength
• Aruchi – anorexia, lack of taste in food

Dose: 5 – 10 ml, once or twice a day, after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. Those with irritation in the stomach can take this with equal quantity of water.

Adjuvants: Pravala bhasma.

Asokarishtam ingredients: 

1. Ashoka – Saraca asoka – Bark – 4.8 kg
2. Water for decoction – 49.152 liters
3. Kashayam – decoction – 12.288 liters
4. Guda – jaggery – Saccharum officinarum – 9.6 kg
5. Prakshepa –
   Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa – flower – 768 g
6. Musta – Cyperus rotundus – Rhizome – 48 g
7. Shunti – Ginger – Rhizome – 48 g
8. Ajaji – Nigella sativa – Fruit – 48 g
9. Daruharidra – Berberis aristata – Stem – 48 g
10. Utpala – Nymphaea stellata – flower – 48 g
11. Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – fruit – 48 g
12. Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellerica – fruit – 48 g
13. Amalaki – Amla – Indian gooseberry – fruit – 48 g
14. Amrasthi – mango seed – 48 g
15. Jeeraka – cumin seed – 48 g
16. Vasa – Adhatoda vasica – whole plant – 48 g
17. Chandana – Santalum album (sandalwood) – 48 g

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali/ Streeroga  114-116