Vasarishtam is a powerful natural expectorant that helps in the treatment of respiratory disorders. Its primary ingredient is vasaka or Malabar nut, which is anti-asthmatic and mucolytic.
BENEFITS OF Vasarishtam
- Relieves in laryngitis and tonsillitis
- Relives in laryngitis
INDICATION OF Vasarishtam
Effective in cough, asthma and bronchitis, haematemesis, and hemoptysis.
INGREDIENTS OF Vasarishtam
Ingredients of Kashaya Dravya:
| SERIAL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | BOTANICAL NAME | PARTS USED | QUANTITY |
| 1 | Vasa | Adhatoda vasica | Root | 9.600kg |
Water for decoction _ 24.576 litre
Ingredients of Sandhana Dravyas:
| 1 | Guda | Jaggery | 4.800kg |
| 2 | Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticosa | 384 gm |
Ingredients of Prakshepaka Dravyas:
| SERIAL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | BOTANICAL NAME | PARTS USED | QUANTITY |
| 1 | Tvak | Cinnamomum zeylanica | Bark | 48gm |
| 2 | Ela | Elettaria cardamomum | Seed | 48gm |
| 3 | Patra | Cinnamomum tamala | 48gm | |
| 4 | Kesara | Mesua ferrea | 48gm | |
| 5 | Kankola | Piper cubeba | 48gm | |
| 6 | Shunti | Zingiber offficinale | Rhizome | 48gm |
| 7 | Maricha | Piper nigrum | Fruit | 48gm |
| 8 | Pippali | Piper longum | 48gm |
Method of preparation
First, prepare the decoction as per rules, then prepare jaggery as in liquid form and filter it. Then add the jaggery as in the stage of the liquid portion is add in the decoction and mix it well. Then pour in a container for the fermentation process, then add the prakshep dravyas and stir it well. Close the container, keep for fermentation for 30 days
Points to be noted
DHATAKI FLOWERS
The flowers of this herb are used as a backbone of asava and arishta preparations because the flowers act as fermenting agents hence required to induce fermentation.
DOSE WITH USAGE OF Vasarishta
12 – 24 ML, one or two times a day usually advised after food. Take this with equal quantity of plain water, should be taken two times a day and after meals.
Best time to take after food. For better results, use under the supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor will deliver the best cure for different ailments
EXERCISE AND YOGA FOR Vasarishta
Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
Nasal breathing exercise
Anulom vilom pranayama
Nadi shodhan Pranayama
Kapalbhati pranayama
RECOMMEND DIET AND BEHAVIOR OF Vasarishta
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Avoid allergy-triggering foods
Take in vitamin D
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sahasrayogam
Brands Available of Vasarishtam
Dabur India
Baidyanath
Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala
Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala
AVP Coimbatore
Kerala Ayurveda
Sitaram Pharmacy
SNA Oushadhasala
Oushadhi.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no known contraindications or side effects of this formulation. Overdosage should strictly be avoided. Diabetic patients are not indicated to take this preparation.
Conclusion
Studies have shown that Vasarishtam helps to dilate the bronchi and eases expulsion of mucous by liquefying it. Due to these medicinal properties, it may be very useful in productive cough, asthma, and chest congestion. Vasarishtam has antibacterial properties and prevents infections of the respiratory tract or lungs. So, this medicine is very effective in these cases of cough associated with fever.