Dashmularishta
$26.95
What This Product Does
- Restores strength and energy after illness or childbirth*
- Supports nervous system health and reduces fatigue*
- Promotes recovery and overall vitality*
How to Use
15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Desmodium gangeticum (Whole Plant), Uraria lagopoides (Whole Plant), Solanum surattense (Whole plant), Solanum indicum (Whole Plant), Tribulus terrestris (Fruit), Aegle marmelos (Bark), Clerodendrum phlomidis (Whole plant), Oroxylum indicum (Bark), Stereospermum suaveolens (Bark), Gmelina arborea (Bark), Plumbago zeylanicum (Root), Inula racemosa (Root), Symplocos racemosa (Bark), Tinospora cordifolia (Stem), Phyllanthus emblica (Fruit), Allagi pseudalhagi (Root), Acacia catechu (Wood), Embelia ribes (Seed), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Root), Clerodendron serratum (Whole plant), Terminalia bellirica (Fruit), Terminalia chebula (Fruit), Operculina turpethum (Root), Piper longum (Root), Piper cubab (Stem), Callicarps macrophylla (Seed), Hemidesmus indicus (Root), Acorus calamus (Rhyzome), Piper longum (Fruit), Areca catechu (Seed), Curcuma zedoaria (Rhyzome), Curcuma longa (Rhyzome), Aconitum seeds (Wood), Mesua ferrea (Flower), Cyprus rotundus (Root), Boerhavia diffusa (Whole Plant), Polygonum verticillatum (Asparagus racemosus) (Root), Asparagus racemosus (Root), Pueraria tuberosa (Root), Pueraria tuberosa (Root), Cissampelos pareira (Whole plant), Eclipta alba (Whole Plant), Cedrus deodara (Wood), Shorea robusta (Wood), Asparagus racemosus (Root), Viola odorata (Flower), Sphaeranthus indicus (Flower), Holarrhena antidysenterica (Fruit), Adhatoda vasica (Leaf), Withania somnifera (Root), Dioscorea bulbifera (Rhyzome), Dioscorea bulbifera (Rhyzome), Vitis vinifera (Fruit), Woodfordia fruticosa (Flower), Piper vitidata (Fruit), Balanites aegyptiaca (Fruit), Myristica fragrans (Fruit), Syzygium aromaticum (Bud), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Bark), Elettaria cardamomum (Fruit), Cinnamomum tamala (Leaf), Mesua ferrea (Flower), Piper longum (Fruit), Other active ingredients, Honey, Jaggery
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet), Kashaya (Astringent), Amla (Sour from fermentation) |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Heating) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura (Sweet) |
| Dosha Action | Premier Vata-pacifying formulation; the quintessential post-partum and debility tonic |
Science & Research
Based on Dashmool (ten roots) — the most important group formulation in Ayurveda, divided into Brihat Panchamool (five large-tree roots: Bilva, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Patala, Gambhari) and Laghu Panchamool (five smaller-plant roots: Brihati, Kantakari, Gokshura, Shalaparni, Prishnaparni). Fermentation with Dhataki flowers extracts diverse alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenoids that collectively provide the most comprehensive Vata-pacifying action in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The formulation is classically indicated as the first prescription after parturition (sutika paricharya) for uterine involution, strength recovery, and lactation support. Bilva's marmelosin and Agnimantha's premna alkaloids provide anti-inflammatory and nervine support. Ashwagandha withanolides contribute adaptogenic resilience. Modern clinical application extends to general debility, post-surgical recovery, and chronic fatigue syndromes.
Clinical Key Functions
- Fermentation-enhanced mineral and alkaloid extraction*
- Nervine support addressing vata-mediated fatigue and debility*
- Post-surgical and chronic fatigue recovery tonic*
Selected Research
- Acharya D, Shrivastava A. Dashmool: A review of pharmacological activities. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2011;2(4):159-164.
- Narahari SR, et al. Dashmularishta in postpartum care: clinical evaluation. J Res Ayurveda Siddha. 2001;22(3-4):147-155.
- Sharma PV, et al. Therapeutic evaluation of Dashmularishta in general debility. Ayu. 2012;33(2):220-225.
- Mishra LC, et al. Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera. Altern Med Rev. 2000;5(4):334-346.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Dashmularishta is based on Dashmool (ten roots) — the most important group formulation in Ayurvedic pharmacology, constituting the premier Vata-shamana Gana (Vata-pacifying drug group). The ten roots are divided into Brihat Panchamool (five large-tree roots: Bilva, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Patala, Gambhari) and Laghu Panchamool (five smaller-plant roots: Brihati, Kantakari, Gokshura, Shalaparni, Prishnaparni). This division reflects the principle that Vata disorders require both Guru-Brimhana (heavy-nourishing) substances from large trees and Laghu-Deepana (light-kindling) substances from smaller plants. The classical first-line indication is Sutika Paricharya (postpartum care), where depleted Vata threatens uterine involution, lactation, and recovery. The Arishta format's self-generated alcohol provides Vata-shamana through its Ushna (heating) and Snigdha (unctuous) qualities.
Classical Text References
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sutika Roga Chikitsa — Dashmularishta as first-line Sutika (postpartum) prescription
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Dashmool classification within Shothaghna and Balya Mahakashaya
- Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 10 — Dashmularishta preparation methodology with Sandhana Kalpana principles