Mustharishtam – Uses, Dose, Ingredients And Side Effects

Mustharishtam is a very effective Ayurvedic medicine. It is a liquid product. Bitter sweet in taste. Mustarishta is used to treat digestive complaints like diarrhoea, indigestion, etc. It is also known by the terms – Mustakarishta, Mustarishta, Mustarishtam, Mustakadyarishta.

Mustarishtam uses: It is used in the treatment of digestive disorders. It helps to improve digestion power. Relieves bloating, diarrhoea, gastro-enteritis.

Traditional uses:

Ajirna – indigestion

Agnimandya – low digestion strength

Visuchi – gastro-entereitis, vomiting with diarrhea

Grahani – Malabsorption syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Though it is indicated, people with IBS should be given Mustarisht in a testing low dose for initial few days to test if their stomach can tolerate a few spices that are used in this medicine. Only after testing, it is good to administer the medicine in full specified dose.

Mustarishta side effects: Over dosage may cause gastritis. However, it is better to use this under medical supervision.

Mustarishta dose: 12 – 24 ml – one or two times a day after food, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Mustarishta ingredients:

Musta – Cyperus rotundus – 9.6 kg

Coarse powder of Musta is added to 49.15 liters of water, boiled and reduced to 12.288 liters. Filtered. This Kashayam is added with

Jaggery – 14.4 kg

Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa – 768 g

Yamani – Trachyspermum ammi – 96 g

Ginger – 96 g

Pepper – 96 g

Clove – 96 g

Fenugreek seeds – 96 g

Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica – 96 g

White Caraway seeds – 96 g

The vessel containing this herbal liquid mix is kept closed for a period of one month. The sugar in jaggery undergoes fermentation in a period of one month. After a month, the contents are filtered and stored in air tight containers.

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali Agnimandya Rogadhikara 108-111

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How long to use?

It is used for a period of 2 weeks – 4 months time

Safe for kids?

It is safe to use this medicine in lower dose, in children above 7 years of age.

Pregnancy and lactation -

During pregnancy it is best avoided or can be taken based on doctor’s prescription.

It can be taken during lactation period, because it is advised for it.

Expiry date: 10 years from the date of manufacture.

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

Manufacturer: AVN, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala