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Ayurvedic Fermented Formulations - Exam Notes
These are Asava/Arishta preparations - self-generated alcoholic formulations that undergo natural fermentation (5-10% v/v alcohol as per API/AFI standards).
1. KUMARYASAVA (Kumari Asava)
Type: Asava (fermented infusion - uses fresh juice/powder, not decoction)
Main Ingredient: Kumari = Aloe vera / Aloe barbadensis
Composition
| Ingredient | Sanskrit Name | Botanical Name |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe vera (gel/juice) | Kumari | Aloe barbadensis |
| Haritaki | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula |
| Castor | Eranda | Ricinus communis |
| Nutmeg | Jatiphala | Myristica fragrans |
| Clove | Lavanga | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Dhataki flowers | Dhatakipushpa | Woodfordia fruticosa |
| Cubeb pepper | Kankola | Piper cubeba |
| Jatamansi | Jatamansi | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| Jaggery | Guda | - |
| Water | Jala | - |
Key Facts for Exam
- Alcohol content: 5-10% v/v (self-generated, API standard)
- Indications: Liver disorders, piles (arsha), constipation, dysmenorrhea, asthma, dysuria, anorexia (Aruchi), digestive disorders, PCOS, menopausal symptoms
- Dosha action: Balances Vata & Kapha
- Properties: Deepana (appetizer) + Pachana (digestive)
- Dose: After meals, with equal water
- Phytochemicals: Saponins, phenolic compounds
2. ARJUNARISHTA (Parthadyarishta)
Type: Arishta (fermented decoction - uses boiled decoction as base)
Main Ingredient: Terminalia arjuna bark
Also known as: Parthadyarishta / Arjunarishtam
Composition
| Ingredient | Sanskrit Name | Botanical Name | Quantity (AFI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjuna bark (fresh stem) | Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna | 4.80 kg |
| Dried grapes | Draksha | Vitis vinifera (fruits) | 2.40 kg |
| Mahua flowers | Madhuka | Madhuca indica / Madhuca longifolia | 0.96 kg |
| Dhataki flowers | Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticosa | 0.96 kg |
| Jaggery | Guda | Saccharum officinarum | 4.80 kg |
| Water | Jala | - | 49.15 L |
Key Facts for Exam
- Alcohol content: 5-10% v/v (self-generated)
- Indications: Cardiovascular disorders (primary use), hypertension, angina, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, respiratory disorders
- Mechanism: Arjuna bark - cardiotonic (triterpenoids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, beta-sitosterol)
- Dhataki = fermenting agent + antioxidant
- Phytochemicals: Kaempferol, quercetin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, arjunolic acid, arjunoside
- Dose: 15-30 mL once or twice daily (before/without food)
- Memory tip: "Arjuna = Heart hero" - all 4 herbs + Jaggery + Water
3. KUTAJARISHTA
Type: Arishta (fermented decoction)
Main Ingredient: Kutaja = Holarrhena antidysenterica (fresh stem bark)
Also known as: Kutajarishtam
Composition
| Ingredient | Sanskrit Name | Botanical Name |
|---|---|---|
| Kutaja (stem bark) | Kutaja | Holarrhena antidysenterica |
| Dried grapes | Draksha | Vitis vinifera |
| Gambhari | Kashmarya | Gmelina arborea |
| Mahua flowers | Madhuka Pushpa | Madhuca indica |
| Dhataki flowers | Dhatakipushpa | Woodfordia fruticosa |
| Jaggery | Guda | - |
| Water | Jala | - |
Key Facts for Exam
- Alcohol content: 5-10% v/v (self-generated)
- Indications: Dysentery (primary), diarrhoea, IBS, colitis, malabsorption, diabetes (adjunct), sciatica, lumbago, arthritic pain
- Kutaja alkaloids: Conessine, kurchicine (active antidysenteric compounds)
- Phytochemicals: Flavonoids, tannins, steroidal alkaloids, resins, saponins, ergosterol, coumarins, phenolic acids, triterpenoids
- Dose: After meals with water
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Kumaryasava | Arjunarishta | Kutajarishta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Asava | Arishta | Arishta |
| Main drug | Aloe vera | T. arjuna bark | H. antidysenterica bark |
| System | Liver/GIT/GYN | Cardiovascular | GIT (lower) |
| Fermenting agent | Dhatakipushpa | Dhatakipushpa | Dhatakipushpa |
| Alcohol | 5-10% v/v | 5-10% v/v | 5-10% v/v |
| Key action | Deepana-Pachana | Cardiotonic | Anti-dysenteric |
Mnemonic Memory Aids
- Kumaryasava: "Kumari Helps Rich Nature Stay Well (Keep Pure Joy)" - Kumari, Haritaki, Ricinus, Nutmeg, Syzygium, Woodfordia, Piper cubeba, Jatamansi
- Arjunarishta: "A-D-M-W + J" - Arjuna, Draksha, Madhuka, Woodfordia + Jaggery
- Kutajarishta: "K-D-K-M-W + J" - Kutaja, Draksha, Kashmarya, Madhuka, Woodfordia + Jaggery
- Common to Arjunarishta & Kutajarishta: Draksha + Madhuka + Woodfordia + Jaggery (the base trio is almost identical - just the lead drug changes)
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