Abstract

SARASWATARISHTA: A MIRACULOUS RASAYANA

*Dr. Manjushri S. Kharat and Dr. Geeta D. Parulkar

Abstract

Asavas and Arishtas are self-generated herbal preparations of traditional Ayurvedic System. The method of preparation of Asava and Arishta is known as “Sandhanakalpana” Asavas and Arishtas are popular since Samhita period due to their better absorption in human body and thereby quick action. References of these preparations are available even during Vedic period. The emergence of Sandhanakalpana was a revolutionary innovation at that period. In this age of day-by-day increasing mental stress, strain and cut-throat competition, we are finding it more and more difficult to cope with the pressures of day to day life. Ayurvedic Rasayan dravyas claims at not only increasing the powers of the brain but also at keeping the mental diseases away, along with helping to cure them desirably. It is believed that a number of the diseases have their root in the brain of an individual. That is one of the reasons why the number of psychological and neurological cases is on the increase. Due to the multi-factorial nature of these diseases, modern medicine based psychoactive drugs have met with limited success. Therefore, there is a growing demand for novel products like „Saraswatarishta „that could target multiple pathways and improve the mental capabilities either independently or in combination with conventional drugs. „Saraswatarishta‟ is a Polyhedral-Ayurvedic-Medicine, used to treat several disorders. It is an “Nervine tonic” and has a special effect on Central nervous system. Also it is useful for all age groups. Besides that, it provides Longevity, Strength, Acquisition, Rejuvenation and Cognity.

Keywords: Asavas and Arishtas “Sandhanakalpana” Asavas and Arishtas Cognity.