Rohītakāriṣṭa

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Rohitaarishta is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent, and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self generated in the preparation over a period of time.

Method of preparation

• Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 (Kvaatha Dravya) of the formulation composition and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain coarse powder.
• Clean, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 5 to 15 (Prakshepa Dravya) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 85 to obtain fine powder.
• Add specified amounts of water to the Kvaatha Dravya, soak overnight, heat, reduce to one fourth and filter through muslin cloth to obtain Kvaatha.

Description

• Clear, dark brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with astringent taste.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protect from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Pliharoga (splenic disease), Gulma (abdominal lump), Udararoga (disease of abdomen), Asthila (prostatic hypertrophy), Arsa (piles), Kamala (jaundice), Kustha (disease of skin).

Dose

• 15 - 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.

Anupāna

• Water.