• Know properties of the ingredients of Saraswatarishtam, its Benefits and How to consume.

Saraswatarishtam is prepared according to the classical ayurvedic text Bhaishajyaratnavali, which contains the following ingredients.

1. Sita (Saccharum officinarum)

2. Makshika (Honey)

3. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) 

4. Satavari (Asparagus racemosus)

5. Vidarika (Pueraria tuberosa) 

6. Abhaya (Terminalia chebula)

7. Usira (Vetiveria zizanioides)

8. Ardraka (Zingiber officinale) 

9. Misi (Anethum graveolens)

10. Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa)

11. Renuka (Piper cubeba)

12. Trivrita (Operculina turpethum)

13. Kana (Piper longum)

14. Devapushpa (Syzygium aromaticum)

15. Vacha (Acorus calamus) 

16. Kushtha (Saussurea costus) 

17. Vajigandha (Withania somnifera)

18. Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)

19. Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia)

20. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)

21. Vidanga (Embelia ribes) 

22. Twak (Cinnamomum verum)

23. Swarnapatra (Gold).

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Let us examine the properties of the ingredients in Saraswatarishtam.

Brahmi

This plant improves memory, intellect, speech, useful in epilepsy, mental diseases, skin ailments, constipation etc.

Satavari

The roots of the plant is cooling, nervine tonic, galactagogue, ophthalmic, used in epilepsy, leucorrhoea, general debility, liver disorders etc.

Vidarika

Useful in rheumatic ailments, increases lactation, improves complexion, nourishing, rejuvenative etc.

Abhaya

Promotes digestive capacity, relieves constipation, and improves intellect and general strength, useful in recurrent fever.

Usira 

It is cooling, blood purifier, useful in hysteria, insomnia, emaciation and loss of general strength.

Ardraka 

Improves digestion, useful in rheumatic disorders, cardiac ailments, stomach disorders, fever, and neurological diseases.

Misi 

Antibacterial, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, carminative, anti-rheumatic, and anti-inflammatory.

Dhataki

Useful in uterine disorders, ulcer, leucorrhoea, and purifies blood.

Renuka 

Anti-microbial, useful in respiratory disorders, improves digestion, rejuvenative.

Trivrita 

Purgative, used in inflamation, odema, beneficial in cardiac ailments, liver disorders etc.

Kana

Digestive, useful in respiratory disorders, improves memory power

Devapushpa 

Antimicrobial, Analgesic, antioxidant, anti-depressant etc.

Vacha 

Improves speech and intellect, used in mental disorders and epilepsy.

Kushtha 

Blood purifier, aphrodisiac, used in epilepsy, neurological disorders etc.

Vajigandha 

Immunomodulatory, antioxidant, stress reliever, rejuvenative, used in mental disorders, insomnia and epilepsy

Vibhitaki

Useful in respiratory diseases, stomach disorders, rejuvenative, antipruritic, and anti-inflammatory

Amrita

Anti-pyretic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, immunomodulatory, etc.

Ela 

Carminative, digestive, useful in anorexia, thirst etc. 

Vidanga 

Anti-helmitic, improves digestion, used in nervous debility etc.

Twak 

Used in anorexia, respiratory disorders, convulsions etc.

Swarnapatra 

Gold is used to improve memory, intellect, speech, general strength, complexion and immunity.

Benefits of Saraswatarishtam

1. Improves Concentration: In relation to concentration as well as loss of memory, Saraswatarishtam is a great cognitive function enhancer. Therefore, it can be recommended for children, adults and working professionals.

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Herbs such as Brahmi,  Ashwagandha have been used to promote stress management and even emotional balance, which can help with symptoms of anxiety and restlessness. 

3. Boosts Nerve Health, gives energy and vitality: Consistent consumption is said to drive away tiredness and enable overall well-being in the human body, where an individual works even better to deliver his performance. Effective in   schizophrenia, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, hemiplegia and paraplegia.

4. Useful in Uterine complaints: Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle, dysmenorrhoea and other gynecological disoders.

5. Useful in Subfertility: Beneficial in oligospermia, azoospermia and subfertility conditions

Production and Quality

Saraswatharishtam is manufactured and its quality parameters are analysed at AVS Kanjikode factory, Palakkad. The raw materials are checked by the expert physicians before manufacturing the product. The organoleptic parameters of the medicine are checked by experienced senior physicians of AVS.

How to use Saraswatarishtam

It should be taken from an Ayurvedic physician with qualifications to reap optimal benefits. Normally, the required dose of 15 ml to be consumed twice a day after meals. The dosage might be adjusted depending on age, individual health conditions and needs.

Saraswatharishtam is a formulation from which holistic benefits are drawn puts it on par with the best medicines devoid of side effects and for a long time. 

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Saraswatarishtam can be used along with Aswagandharishtam   for epilepsy, anxiety, tension, speech difficulty, insomnia and as a rejuvenative medicine.

This fermented preparation, along with Saptasaram kashayam, can be used to treat primary dysmenorrhea, and scientific studies are available.

Author is Chief Sub Editor, Centre for Textual Studies and Publications, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

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