Description:Khadirarishta is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine. It is also known by the terms khadirarishtam and Khadirarisht.
Khadirarishtam contains 5 – 10 % of self generated alcohol in it. This self generated alcohol and the water present in the product acts as a media to deliver water and alcohol soluble the active herbal components to the body.

Khadirarishta uses: 
Khadirarishta is widely used in the treatment of skin diseases.
It is used in the treatment of –

• Mahakushta – all types of chronic skin diseases including leprosy.
• Hrudroga – cardiac disorders – It is a good heart tonic
• Panduroga – anemia, early stage of liver disorders
• Arbuda – tumors
• Gulma – Abdominal tumor
• Granthi – cysts
• Krumi – intestinal worms, wound with infection
• Kasa – cough
• Shwasa – Asthma, dyspnoea
• Pleeha – splenomegaly
• Udara – Ascites

Doctors also use this for the treatment of –

• Hair loss associated with scalp psoriasis, seborrhic dermatitis, dandruff etc.
• Fungal infection, Tinea infection
• Folliculitis, ingrown hairs
• blood purification and anaemia
• Syphilis, Fungal infection, Jock itch, Herpes.

Khadirarishta dose: 

• 12 – 24 ml. one or two times a day, usually advised after food.
• If needed, it can be mixed with equal quantity of water.

Diet and lifestyle restrictions for maximum benefits: 
Avoid excess spicy foods, spicy pickles, direct exposure to afternoon bright sun and alcohol.

Khadirarishtam side effects: 

1. A very high dosage than the prescribed may cause burning sensation in stomach.
2. One patient of 3 year old developed disturbed and shortened sleep after starting taking it for the treatment of vitiligo.
3. Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy.
4. It can be administered during lactation period and in children in lower doses.

Khadirarishta ingredients: 
Khadira – Acacia catechu – heart wood – 2.4 kg
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara – heart wood – 2.4 kg
Bakuchi – Psoralea corylifolia – Seed – 576 grams
Darvi – Berberis aristata – 960 g
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 960 g
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica – 960 g
Amalaki – Amla – Emblica officinalis – 960 g
Coarse powder of above is taken, added with water – 98.304 liters.
Boiled and reduced to 12.288 liter, Filtered.
This is added with
Makshika – honey – 9.6 kg
Sharkara – Sugar candy – 4.8 kg
Fine powder of
Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa – Flower – 960 g
Kankola – Piper cubeba – Fruit – 48 grams
Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea – Stamen – 48 g
Jatiphala – Myristica fragrans – Seed – 48 g
Lavanga – clove – 48 g
Ela – cardamom – 48 g
Twak – Cinnamon – 48 g
Patra – Cinnamomum tamala – leaves – 48 g
Krishna – Pippali – Long pepper – 192 g

Shelf life:  10 years. Once after opening the bottle, it is better to empty it within 2 months.

Pregnancy and lactation –
During pregnancy, it is best to avoid this / take this only under medical supervision.
During lactation period, it can be taken in lower doses, based on doctor’s advice.