Ingredients & Composition
Formulation According to Bhaishajya Ratnavali | |
Decoction Ingredients | Quantity Used for Making Decoction |
Acacia Catechu – Cutch Tree – Khadira (inner wood) | 2 kg |
Cedrus Deodara – Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Devdaru | 2 kg |
Psoralea Corylifolia – Babchi | 480 grams |
Berberis Aristata – Daruhaldi | 800 grams |
Triphala | 800 grams |
Water | 81.92 kg |
The decoction is prepared using above ingredients and water is reduced to 10.24 kg (8th part). |
Ingredients Added after making and cooling the Decoction | Quantity |
Misri (crystallized sugar lumps) | 5 kg |
Honey | 10 kg |
Woodfordia Fruticosa – Dhataki Flowers | 800 grams |
Piper Longum – Long Pepper – Pippali | 160 grams |
Syzygium Aromaticum – Clove – Laung | 40 grams |
Piper Cubeba – Kankol (Sheetal Mirch) | 40 grams |
Mesua Ferrea – Nagkesar | 40 grams |
Elataria Cardamomum -Ela | 40 grams |
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum – Cinnamon – Dalchini | 40 grams |
Cinnamonum Tamala | 40 grams |
These ingredients are mixed in the above decoction and kept for about a month for natural fermentation. After 30 to 40 days, the liquid is filtered and stored in glass jars or food grade plastic bottles. |
Mechanism of Action
According to ayurveda, it generally works in diseases occur due to dominance of VATA, KAPHA or AMA conditions. The mechanism of action includes:
- It reduces Ama by digesting it and eliminating it. It also stops production of the toxins and their accumulation in the intestines. Hence, it reduces toxins absorption into the blood. Through this mechanism, it prevents diseases, which occur due to toxins absorption into the blood.
- The second mechanism is that it directly works on the blood, detoxifies it, digests AMA present in the blood, and helps kidneys to excrete toxins.
- Third main action is its antipruritic property, which might be due to antihistamine action of some ingredients present in it.
Therapeutic Indications
Khadirarishta is mainly used for skin diseases and blood disorders. It is useful on main symptoms like itching, rashes and sensitive skin. Some of its important indications are listed below:
- Acne/Pimples
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Intestinal worms
- Leprosy
- Psoriasis
- Skin Allergies
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Urticaria
Acne/Pimples
Khadirarishta is mainly effective in acne with white or pus-filled lumps, cystic lesions, closed and open plugged pores (whiteheads and blackheads). It is less likely to be helpful in acne with tender and red bumps. In such cases, Gandhak Rasayan and Saribadyasavam are better options.
Khadirarishta is likely to stops bacteria growth in acne and enhances healing. The regular use purifies blood, reduces toxins production and inhibits bacterial growth, which ultimately prevents acne. It may also have effect on oil production. Excess oil production indicates excess KAPHA according to ayurveda. Khadirarishta reduces KAPHA and ultimately reduces oil production. Active constituents of Babchi (Psoralea Corylifolia) and Devdaru (Cedrus Deodara) present in Khadirarishta release out through the skin, which may prevent clogging of the pores.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
In Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Khadirarishta is useful when a patient mainly has following symptoms:
- Itching
- Leakage of fluid from the skin
- Crust formation
- Patches color – brownish-gray
- Scaly Skin
However, internal intake of Khadirarishta is helpful, but local application of oil prepared with following herbs is also essential.
- Chirayita
- Neem
- Turmeric
- Daruhaldi
Dosage & Administration
The general dosage of Khadirarishta is as follows. | |
Infants | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Children | 5 to 10 ml (1 to 2 tsp.) |
Adults | 10 to 20 ml (2 to 4 tsp.) |
Pregnancy | NOT RECOMMENDED |
Geriatric (Old age) | 10 to 20 ml (2 to 4 tsp.) |
Maximum Possible Dosage (per day or in 24 hours) | 60 ml (In Divided Doses) |
* Twice a day with water |
How to Take
Khadirarishta should be taken in recommended dosage mixing in equal warm water immediately after meal.
Safety Profile
Khadirarishta is LIKELY SAFE in most people in the dosage of Khadirarishta described above.
Side Effects
The common side effect of Khadirarishta is burning sensation or heartburn. It generally occurs when Khadirarishta is taken without mixing water.
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnant women should consult Ayurvedic Practitioner before using Khadirarishta.
- Lactating mothers can use Khadirarishta, but it should be under supervision of Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Children
Khadirarishta can be used for skin problems in kids, but it should be under supervision of Ayurvedic Practitioner.
(Information based on Traditional Ayurvedic Texts)
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