Description

About Balarishta

Balarishta(also spelled as Balarishtam) is an Ayurvedic medicine categorized under Arishta Category, which is used for all diseases occurring due to Vata aggravation or excess Vata in the body. Vata disorders are mostly related to nervous system and musculoskeletal system. So, the main action of the Balarishtam is observable on the brain, nerves, muscles, ligaments, bones and joints.

Balarishtam is a good therapeutic measure for paralysis, arthritic disorders, and spinal disorders. It helps to manage the cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, low backache, knee pain due to osteoarthritis, etc. Additionally, it has restorative action and improves body strength and nourishes the Vata organs. Some ingredients in the Balarishta improve digestion and liver functions.

Balarishta  Ingredients (Composition)

Bala (Sida Cordifolia) is the main ingredients in Balarishtam. A list of its ingredients is as follows:

  • Bala – Sida Cordifolia
  • Ashwagandha – Withania Somnifera
  • Dhataki – Woodfordia Fruticosa
  • Ksheera Kakoli
  • Eranda (Castor Oil Plant) – Ricinus Communis
  • Rasna – Pluchea Lanceolata
  • Elaichi (Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum
  • Prasarini – Paederia Foetida
  • Laung (Clove) – Syzygium Aromaticum
  • Ushira or Khas (Vetiver) – Vetiveria Zizanioides
  • Gokshura – Tribulus Terrestris
  • Jaggery
  • Water – for preparing decoction