Menora
Description:
Ashokarishta is an Ayurvedic medicine. It is extensively used in Ayurvedic treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding and other gynaecological complaints. It contains 5-10% of self-generated alcohol, which acts as a medium for herbal active principles. This is also called as Asokarishtam.
Uses-
It is used in Ayurveda treatments for many diseases like Pain menstruation, heavy periods, fever, bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding, bleeding hemorrhoids, inflammation, indigestion and lack of taste.
It is useful in mid cycle spotting, painful periods with heavy bleeding.
Other traditional uses of Ashokarishta-
Heavy menstrual bleeding – Asrigdhara
Useful in dysmenorrhoea – painful periods – Ruja
Fever – Jwara
Bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding – Raktapitta
Bleeding hemorrhoids – Arsha
Low digestion strength – Mandagni
Anorexia, lack of taste in food – Aruchi
Side effects-
If given for wrong complaints, as mentioned above, it may cause delayed periods and prolonged menstrual cycles.
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.
Ingredients-
Ashoka – Saraca asoka – Bark – It is a very potent styptic herb, useful to stop excessive bleeding.
Water for decoction
Kashayam – decoction
Guda – jaggery – Saccharum officinarum
Other Ingredients as per BNAF
