Dashamularishta
Dashamularishta is a classical Ayurvedic fermented arishta or asava. Self-generated alcohol provides preservative and bioenhancing action. Post-fermentation metabolites show enhanced anti-inflammatory activity. Optimal Timing: After meals, twice daily. Classically used post-partum (Sutika Paricharya) starting from 7th day after delivery.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Dashamularishta |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Kashaya, Madhura | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Guru | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
What is it made of?
Mineral/Elemental Profile
- Primary component: Mineral-derived preparation
- Note: Composition varies by specific preparation method
Analytical Methods: XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Arishta (fermented decoction), Capsules (modern), Syrup (modern)
Standard Dosage: 15-30 mL twice daily after meals with equal water, as per AFI Part I
Bioavailability: Fermented medium enhances extraction and bioavailability of triterpenes, alkaloids, and glycosides from all ten roots. Self-generated alcohol provides preservative and bioenhancing action. Post-fermentation metabolites show enhanced anti-inflammatory activity.
Optimal Timing: After meals, twice daily. Classically used post-partum (Sutika Paricharya) starting from 7th day after delivery.
Shelf Life: 10 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Arishta
Storage: Store in well-closed amber glass or HDPE containers in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 30°C. Protect from sunlight.
Marker Compounds: Lupeol, Ursolic acid, Marmelosin, Pectolinarigenin (from Shalaparni), Solasodine
Quality Parameters: pH (3.0-4.5), specific gravity (1.02-1.06), self-generated alcohol (5-12%), total solids, total sugar, total acidity, lupeol content, HPTLC fingerprint showing Dashamoola profile, microbial limits, heavy metals, absence of methanol
Vehicle (Anupana): Equal quantity of warm water
Synergistic Combinations
- Balarishta
- Ashwagandharishta
- Dashamoola Kwath
- Shatavari Churna (post-partum use)
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 1:18 (DASAMULARISTA), which cites Sarngadharasamhita, Madhyamakhanda, Adhyaya 10; 78-89. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | * | 240 g. | |
| 2 | * | 240 g. | |
| 3 | Gambhari * | Rt/St. Bk. | 240 g. |
| 4 | Patala | Rt./St. Bk. | 240 g. |
| 5 | Agnimantha | Rt./St. Bk. | 240 g. |
| 6 | Salaparni * | 240 g. | |
| 7 | Prsniparni * | 240 g. | |
| 8 | Brhati * | 240 g. | |
| 9 | Kantakari * | 240 g. | |
| 10 | Goksura * | whole plant | 240 g. |
| 11 | Citraka * | 1.200 kg. | |
| 12 | Pauskara (puskara) * | root | 1.200 kg. |
| 13 | Lodhra | stem bark | 960 g. |
| 14 | Guduci * | stem | 960 g. |
| 15 | Dhatri (Amalaki) | pericarp | 768 g. |
| 16 | Duralabha * | whole plant | 576 g. |
| 17 | Khadira | heart wood | 384 g. |
| 18 | Bijasara | heart wood | 384 g. |
| 19 | Pathya (haritaki) | pericarp | 384 g. |
| 20 | Kustha | root | 96 g. |
| 21 | Manjistha * | root | 96 g. |
| 22 | Devadaru | heart wood | 96 g. |
| 23 | Vidanga | fruit | 96 g. |
| 24 | Madhuka (yasti) | root | 96 g. |
| 25 | Bharngi | root | 96 g. |
| 26 | Kapittha | Fr. P. | 96 g. |
| 27 | Aksa (bibhitaka) | pericarp | 96 g. |
| 28 | Punarnava (rakta-) * | root | 96 g. |
| 29 | Cavya * | 96 g. | |
| 30 | Mamsi (jatamamsi) * | Rt/Rz. | 96 g. |
| 31 | Priyangu * | flower | 96 g. |
| 32 | Sariva (Sveta sariva) | root | 96 g. |
| 33 | Krsna jiraka | fruit | 96 g. |
| 34 | Trivrta (trivrt) | root | 96 g. |
| 35 | Renuka (harenuka) | seed | 96 g. |
| 36 | Rasna * | Rt/Lf. | 96 g. |
| 37 | Pippali | fruit | 96 g. |
| 38 | Kramuka * | seed | 96 g. |
| 39 | Sathi (Sati) * | 96 g. | |
| 40 | Haridra * | rhizome | 96 g. |
| 41 | Satapuspa (Satahva) | fruit | 96 g. |
| 42 | Padmaka | stem | 96 g. |
| 43 | Nagakesara | stamens | 96 g. |
| 44 | Musta | rhizome | 96 g. |
| 45 | Indrayava (kutaja) | seed | 96 g. |
| 46 | Srngi (karkata) * | gall | 96 g. |
| 47 | Jivaka | root tuber | 96 g. |
| 48 | Rsabhaka | root tuber | 96 g. |
| 49 | Meda * | 96 g. | |
| 50 | Mahameda | root tuber | 96 g. |
| 51 | Kakoli | Sub. Rt. | 96 g. |
| 52 | Ksirakakoli * | 96 g. | |
| 53 | Rddhi * | Sub. Rt. Tr. | 96 g. |
| 54 | Vrddhika (vrddhi) * | Sub. Rt. Tr. | 96 g. |
| 55 | Water for decoction * | 100.608 l. reduced to 25.152 l. | |
| 56 | Draksa | dry fruit | 3.072 kg. |
| 57 | Water for decoction * | 12.288 l. reduced to 9.216 l. | |
| 58 | Ksaudra (madhu) | 1.536 kg. | |
| 59 | Guda * | 19.200 kg. | |
| 60 | Dhataki * | 1.440 kg. | |
| 61 | Kankola | fruit | 96 g. |
| 62 | Jala (hrivera) | root | 96 g. |
| 63 | Candana (Sveta candana) | heart wood | 96 g. |
| 64 | Jatiphala | seed | 96 g. |
| 65 | Lavanga * | flower bud | 96 g. |
| 66 | Tvak * | stem bark | 96 g. |
| 67 | Ela (suksmaila) * | seed | 96 g. |
| 68 | Patra (tejapatra) | leaf | 96 g. |
| 69 | Kesara (nagakesara) * | stamens | 96 g. |
| 70 | Pippali | fruit | 96 g. |
| 71 | Kasturi (mrgamada) * | 3 g. | |
| 72 | Kataka Phala (kataka) * | seed | Q.S. for cleaning |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
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