Liquid Decoctions and Infusions
Liquid Decoctions and Infusions
Asavas and Aristas are liquid medicinal preparations made by adding herbs in either decoction form (Aristas) or in powder form (Asavas) to boiling water. Jaggery, a semisolid juice from the sugar cane plant, and the flower petals from Woodfordia fructosa are also added to promote a slow, gentle fermentation. All ingredients are kept in a covered earthenware pot until the fermentation is completed. The decanted fluid is the medicinal part. By allowing the decoction to generate a small amount of alcohol, different plant components are infused into the solution than if it were prepared simply with an aqueous medium.
Vasocin
Vasocin is an arishta made from the decoction of Adatoda vasica which has smooth muscle relaxing activity, and several other plants. It is quite commonly used traditionally in treating asthma, bronchitis, bronchospasm, irritible bowel syndrome, spastic colon, and more recently, Crohn's disease.It is commonly taken in a dosage of one tsp. three times daily.
7.5 oz. (200 ml) $21.50
Ashwagandharista
Ashwagandharista is traditionally used in Ayurveda in the treatment of nervous exhaustion, nerve weakness, immune deficiency, lack of stamina, anxiety, fatigue (both common and chronic), abdominal gas, memory loss, and any condition of Vata excess. Traditionally taken in a dose of 1 tsp thrice daily.
7.5 oz. (200 ml) $21.75
Dashmoolarista
Made from the decoction of ten roots (dash=10; mool=root). Contains 2.5-5 % alcohol from natural fermentation process. Used in abdominal pain due to spasm, low digestive fire, generalized weakness, low back pain, nausea, jaundice, liver disease, urinary tract stones, and all Vata conditions. Traditionally taken in a dose of 1 tsp thrice daily.
7.5 oz. (200 ml) $21.75
Ashokarista
Ashoka, Saraca indica, is renown for helping to alleviate menstrual cramping and to encourage normal menstrual rhythm. Also contains mustaka, haritaki, chandana, and guda in a naturally fermented liquid preparation. Traditionally taken in a dose of 1 tsp thrice daily. Contains 2.5-5 % alcohol from natural fermentation.
7.5 oz. (200 ml) $21.75
Drakshasavaa
Drakshasava is a delicious digestive preparation made from ripened red grapes, cinnamon, cardamon, nagkesara, vidanga, tejpatra, pippali, and black pepper. In addition to aiding the digestion it is useful as a remedy for abdominal gas, constipation, low agni, cough, bronchitis, and excess phlegm. Traditionally taken in a dose of 1 tsp thrice daily. Contains 2.5-5 % alcohol from natural fermentation.
7.5 oz. (200 ml) $21.75
Sarasvatarista
Sarsvatarista contains brahmi, ashvagandha, vidari, and gold ash (svarna bhasma)--all known to improve mental function. Also contains shatavari, vidari, pippali, usira, and honey. Traditionally taken in a dose of 1 tsp thrice daily to treat nervous anxiety, diminished libido, mental confusion, tremors, memory loss, and mental Vata afflictions. Contains 4-6 % alcohol from natural fermentation.
7.5 oz. (200 ml) $21.75
