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{{stub}}'''AshvagandharishtaAśvagandhādyariṣṭa''' is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in the 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.

*Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 to 18 (Kv¡tha [[Kvātha Dravya]]) of the formulationcomposition formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain coarse powder.*Clean, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 22 to 29 (PrakÀepa [[Prakṣepa Dravya]]) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 85 to obtain fine powder.*Add specified amounts of water to the Kv¡tha [[Kvātha Dravya]], soak overnight, heat, reduce to one eighth and filter through muslin cloth to obtain Kv¡tha[[Kvātha]]. Allow to cool. <ref name="AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA"/> ==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==*Murccha (Syncope), Apasmara (Epilepsy), shosa (Cachexia), Unmada (Mania/Psychosis), Karshya (Emaciation), Arsha (Piles), Agnimandya (Digestive impairment), Vataroga (Neurological disorders). ==Dose==*15 – 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day. ==Anupāna== ==Physico-chemical parameters=={| class="wikitable"|Total phenolic content||0.104 to 0.260 per cent|-|Total solids|| Not less than 18.5 per cent|-|Specific gravity (at 25º)||1.05 to 1.20|-|pH||3.50 to 4.50|-|Reducing sugars||Not less than 13 per cent |-|Non-reducing sugars||Not more than 0.70 per cent |-|Alcohol content ||5 to 10 per cent|-|Methanol|| Absent|}