About Baidyanath Rohitkarishta(Rohitakarishtam)
Rohitakarishta is a poly herbal Ayurvedic medicine. It is used to treat many diseases specially enlargement of liver and spleen. This medicine also improves conditions of heart and blood.
The main ingredient of this medicine is stem bark of tree Rohida. Rohida tree (Tecomella undullata) is known as Rohitaka in Sanskrit. This tree has numerous medicinal properties and is used for treating liver, spleen and blood related diseases.
Rohitakarishta is blood purifier and very good for treating enlarged liver and spleen. In Rohitakarishta along with extracts of Rohida tree other herbs are also used which makes this medicine excellent in treating liver, blood, digestive system and heart related problems.
Indications of Baidyanath Rohitkarishta
- Liver diseases
- Spleenic disorders
- Improves digestion
Ingredients of Baidyanath Rohitkarishta
- Tecomella undulata
- decoction Water
- Jaggery
- Prakshepa Dravyas
- Woodfordia fruticosa
- Piper longum
- Piper longum
- Piper retrofractum
- Plumbago zeylanica
- Zingiber officinale
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Elettaria cardamomum
- Cinnamomum tamala
- Terminalia chebula
- Terminalia belerica
- Emblica officinalis
Benefits & Uses of Rohitkarishta
The health benefits of this medicine are as follows
Liver diseases
Rohitakarishta is considered an effective Ayurvedic medication for treating ascites. It helps by boosting the functions of the liver and preventing the engorgement of the blood vessels in the abdomen. It acts as a hepatoprotective agent and protects the liver from the damage caused by the consumption of alcohol. It also prevents the progression of alcoholic liver diseases thus reducing the risk of cirrhosis, which is the precursor to ascites. It also prevents the liver disorders like viral and bacterial hepatitis and fatty liver disease with its antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant actions. It destroys the bacteria and viruses that cause hepatitis. It also prevents damage to the liver tissues from the free radicals, and other toxins.
Splenic disorders
Rohitakarishta can be used to treat splenomegaly, a condition that causes enlargement of the spleen. It also corrects the abnormalities associated with the functions of this organ.
Improves digestion
Rohitakarishta boosts the digestive functions and enhances the breakdown of food in the stomach and intestines thereby improving the absorption of nutrients. This ensures that the body is supplied with the essential nutrients consumed in the food. It also increases the secretion of gastric juices and thus, improves the digestion of proteins in the stomach. At the same time, it reduces the production of acid in the stomach, and thus, provides relief from gastritis.
Rohitakarishta can help in preventing gastric disorders like heartburn, peptic ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux diseases.
It has a favorable effect on the secretion of insulin in the pancreas thus regulating the carbohydrate metabolism. This action of Rohitakarishta is considered highly favorable for the patients with diabetes. It helps them achieve better control over their blood sugar levels.
Dosage of Baidyanath Rohitkarishta
- 12 – 24 ml after food once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
Precautions of Baidyanath Rohitkarishta
- People with sensitive stomach should take as it may worsen gastritis symptoms.
- It is better to take this product only after professional advice.
- Self medication with this product by people with liver complications may worsen the condition.
- In higher doses, it may lead to gastritis complaints such as burning sensation in stomach.