Arjunarishta : Uses, Side effects, Ingredients and Dosage

Friends, in this article you will know about Arjunarishta uses, side effects, ingredients, and dosage. Also, know who should consume it and who should not.

 

What is Arjunarishta?

Hi friends! today I am going to tell you about a great Ayurvedic medicine. Before you know the benefits of this medicine, you should know what it is and how it is made. 

Arjunarishta

It is a liquid herbal medicine that is made by the method of fermentation of ingredients like Arjuna (stem bark), Madhuka flowers, Mrudvika (draksha or dry grapes), Dhataki flowers, and Jaggery in a natural way. As its main component being Arjuna, it is called Arjunarishta. It is also called Parthadyarishta.  

Friends, it is a very beneficial medicine for heart-related diseases. Here, without considering any Dosha such as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha (i.e. without considering these), it can be given in all types of heart diseases. But it proves to be very beneficial in Pitta -dominant symptoms.

Though the main ingredient of Arjunarishta is the bark of Arjuna tree, that’s why it is very useful for heart ailments like controlling high blood pressure, curing congestive heart failure, heart blockage, and cardiac arrhythmia, abnormal heartbeat, ischemia, etc.

This herbal liquid is very helpful in the normal functioning of the arteries and it also strengthens the muscles of the heart so that the heart can properly perform its function of transporting blood throughout the body.

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What are the Ingredients of Arjunarishta?

Friends, now I will tell you about Ingredients needed for making Arjunarishta. These are:--

1) Stem bark of Arjuna tree ( i.e. Terminalia Arjuna )

2) Mrudvika ( Draksha or dry grapes )

3) Madhuka flowers

4) Dhataki flowers

5) Jaggery

6) Water

 

	INGREDIENT	QUANTITY	COMPARATIVE WEIGHT
1	Stem bark of Arjuna tree	1 kilogram	5 parts       (or 5x)
2	Mrudvika ( Draksha or dry grapes )	500 grams	2½ parts    (or 2½ x)
3	Madhuka flowers	200 grams	1 part         (or 1x)
4	Dhataki flowers	200 grams	1 part         (or 1x)
5	Jaggery	1 kilogram	5 parts       (or 5x)
6	Water	10 liters	50 parts     (or 50x)

 

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What is the Method of making Arjunarishta?

Friends, To make Arjunarishta, first of all, you have to take 1 kg of Arjuna's stem bark, 200 grams of Madhuka flowers and 500 grams of Mrudvika ( Draksha or dry grapes ) in a container and grind them to make their powder. There is no need to finely crush them.

Now put 10 liters of water in a vessel and mix these powdered ingredients in it, heat this mixture on low flame and keep stir it occasionally.

You have to keep it on fire until the water remains one-fourth, that is, 2 ½ liters, then it has to be removed from the flame and let it cools down.

When this decoction cools down, and then adds 200 grams of Dhataki flowers and 1 kg of jaggery. Mix this mixture well, close the lid of the container and keep it in a dry, ventilated, and shady place for 1 month.

After one month remove this container from that place and sieve this mixture. And the liquid part you get after sieve is Arjunarishta.

 

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What are the Arjunarishta Uses?

Friends, now I will tell you its uses and these are:--

1) Arjunarishta is very beneficial for the heart

This herbal medicine is very helpful in the normal functioning of the arteries and it also strengthens the muscles of the heart so that the heart can properly perform its function of transporting blood throughout the body.

It controls cholesterol levels. Friends, as it contains plenty of polyphenols and flavonoids such as arjunone, arjunolone etc. which are very beneficial for the heart.

It improves the efficiency of the heart so that the heart maintains blood circulation throughout the body. It is a major Ayurvedic medicine recommended by most Ayurvedic doctors in heart diseases.

2) It is rich in antioxidants

This herbal liquid is rich in antioxidants. It’s components like Arjuna, Mahuye flowers, Daraksha makes it rich in antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids. In this way, it also acts as a better general tonic.

Its regular intake provides better antioxidants to the users and it helps in keeping the body healthy. After the advice of the doctor person older than 50 years of age can also use it as a general tonic.

3) Arjunarishta is also very beneficial in respiratory problems

Friends, it is also very beneficial in respiratory problems. It removes the accumulated phlegm from the respiratory airways so that the respiratory system works well.

This herbal liquid is very beneficial in respiratory problems like bronchitis, COPD, asthma, etc. By consuming it regularly, it increases the efficiency of the airways and improves lung health; which makes the whole respiratory system works better.

4) It helps in controlling blood pressure

Substances like phytochemicals present in it help in controlling blood pressure. Therefore, blood pressure is controlled by its regular intake.

5) It maintains the normal heartbeat

This liquid also helps in maintaining the normal heartbeat i.e. it normalizes the heart rate and helpful in treating tachycardia and bradycardia. For example, if someone’s heartbeat becomes too fast ( tachycardia ), or if someone’s heartbeat becomes too low ( bradycardia ); it protects from abnormal heartbeat and maintains a normal heart rate.

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What is the Dosage of Arjunarishta?

Arjunarihta Dosage

Friends, You have to take 15 ml of this herbal liquid with an equal amount of water in the morning and evening.

That is, 15 ml (3 teaspoons) of Arjunarishta mixed with 15 ml of water.

This should be consumed after eating food in the morning and evening.

Its dose should not exceed 60ml in a day.

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Who should not consume Arjunarishta?

It should not be consumed by diabetics, pregnant women and lactating mothers (who breastfeed their child).

 

Does Arjunarishta also have any side effects?

Friends, now the question also arises whether Arjunarishta have any side effects or not; then friends if it is consumed according to the advice of the doctor and in the prescribed dosage then it does not cause any side effects.

The prescribed dose means 15 ml in the morning and 15 ml should be taken in the evening and this dosage should never exceed 60 ml in a day. 

Its maximum dose is 60 ml if taken beyond this amount it can cause adverse reactions such as reduced blood pressure (hypotension), Headache, dizziness, etc. otherwise it has no side effect. 

It is a very good Ayurvedic medicine; and if consumed according to the doctor's instructions, it benefits a lot in heart diseases.

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Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only. Any information associated with this article should not be considered as a substitute for prescription suggested by local health care professionals.