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
AFI Formulations – Volume 1
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