Abhayarishta (Abhayarishtam)

Abhayarishta (Abhayarishtam) is most common medicine found in ayurvedic prescriptions. It is used for
mild to moderate constipation, reducing hard stools in piles and anal fissures. It is also helpful in gas,
flatulence, abdominal distension and dysuria. It increases appetite and improves digestion.

Ingredients (Composition)
INGREDIENTS QUANTITY USED FOR MAKING DECOCTION
Decoction Ingredients:
Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula 5 Kg
Munakka (Raisins) – Vitis Vinifera 2 Kg
Vaividang – Embelia Ribes 400 grams
Madhuca Indica – Mahua/Madhuka flowers 400 grams
Water 41 litres
The decoction for Abhayarishtam is prepared using these ingredients and reduced to 1/4th i.e. about 10
litres.

These ingredients are mixed in the Abhayarishtam’s decoction and kept for about a month for natural
fermentation. After a month, the liquid is filtered and stored in glass jars or food grade plastic bottles.
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Medicinal Properties
Laxative
Digestive Stimulant
Mild Diuretic
Peristalsis stimulation inducer
Abhayarishta (Abhayarishtam) has mild laxative action, and mild diuretic characteristics. It promotes
proper peristaltic movements of intestine and helps in easier defecation. It is also used as intestine detox
to eliminate toxins from the alimentary canal.

Therapeutic Indications
Piles (Haemorrhoids)
Constipation – mild to moderate
Loss of appetite
Abdominal heaviness after food
Intestinal gas
Flatulence
Abdominal bloating
Anal Fissure
Abhayarishta Benefits & Medicinal Uses
According to classical text, Abhayarishta (Abhayarishtam) is indicated in all types of haemorrhoids, all
types of abdominal diseases, and constipation and difficult micturation (dysuria). It increases digestive
fire and improvement in digestive fire helps proper digestion of food particles, which ultimately reduces
toxins accumulation and increases their elimination.

Piles (Haemorrhoids)
Piles (Haemorrhoids) are a main indication for using Abhayarishta. Abhayarishtam reduces pressure in
the lower section of the large intestine, which helps reducing swelling of veins (hemorrhoids). Secondly,
the most common cause of piles is constipation. It also works on peristalsis movement, improves bowel
movement and removes constipation. In bleeding piles, Abhayarishtam should be used along with
Arshoghni Vati. In non-bleeding piles, it can use be along with Kankayan Gutika.

Anal Fissure
The most common cause of anal fissure is constipation and hard stool. In such case, Abhayarishta is very
useful for eliminating constipation and reducing habit of hard stools. In such case, cow’s ghee or almond
oil should be consumed in dosage of 1 teaspoon with warm water 30 minutes before taking it. This
remedy has excellent results in reducing occurrence of hard stools.

Local application for anal fissure is also necessary. Jatyadi Oil is best for local application because is
promotes quick recovery and faster healing of fissures. Additionally, patent medicines like Pilex Ointment
(Himalaya) or Pilief ointment (Charak) are efficacious for reducing anal itching, burning and discomfort.

In severe cases of anal fissures, patient may also require additional internal medicines like Gandhak
Rasayan, Rajat Bhasma and Praval Pishti.

Constipation
In mild constipation, Abhayarishtam alone works very fine. It can be used on regular basis for 2 to 4
weeks for complete relief from mild constipation. Fibre rich diet should also be included in diet to avoid
future difficulty with defecation and proper bowel movement.

Cow’s ghee or almond oil should be taken with warm water or warm milk 30 minutes before taking it in
case of hard stools.

It provides long-term relief from constipation because it also acts on peristalsis movement of intestines
and liver additional to its laxative action. It increases secretion of bile from the liver and bile induces
peristalsis movement, which helps in easier bowel movement.

Some people may not have hard stool, but experience difficulty in bowel movement. Generally, stool
becomes sticky and passes in very small quantity. In such cases, Abhayarishtam is beneficial for reducing
excess fats and mucus content in the stools, which produces stickiness and foul smell. In such cases, it
should be used alone or along with a pinch of Trikatu.

Abdominal bloating
People with abdominal bloating feels gaseous or uncomfortably full abdomen. Abhayarishtam contains
Haritaki as a main ingredient, which reduces intestinal gas, flatulence, and gaseous cramps in the
abdomen. It promotes proper elimination of excess gas from the intestines and checks it further
production. In mild cases, it alone works well and no other medicine is required, but in chronic cases,
Arogyavardhini Vati and Lasunadi Vati can also be used along with it.

Dosage & Administration

The general dosage of Abhayarishta (Abhayarishtam) is as follows.
Infants (Age: Up To 12 Months) 0.5 ml
Toddler (Age: 1 – 3 yrs) 1 ml
Preschooler (3 – 5 yrs) 2.5 ml
Grade-schooler (5 – 12 yrs) 5 to 10 ml
Teenager (13 -19 yrs) 15 to 20 ml
Adults (19 to 60 yrs) 30 ml
Geriatric (above 60 yrs) 20 ml
Maximum Possible Dosage 60 ml Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day with equal amount of water
When to Take: Immediately After Food
Safety Profile
Abhayarishta contains simple kitchen ingredients and it is considerably safe for short-term as well as
long-term use.

Side Effects
No side effects reported with recommended dosage of Abhayarishta. In very rare cases, it can cause
loose stools. It generally occurs in patients with PITTA body type or when it is given to patient with
normal bowel movement, but indicated in other disease.

Manufacturers
Divya Pharmacy (Patanjali/Baba Ramdev) – Divya Abhayarishta
Baidyanath
Dabur
Zandu