Traditional literature of Medicine: Asava and Aristha

Authors

  • Kishor Otari
  • Vishal Galave
  • Kajal Nadaf
  • Shubhashree Mahadik
  • Shital Narale
  • Pallavi Narale

Keywords:

Asava, Arishta, Difference, Fermentation, Preparation, Temperature, Treatment

Abstract

The term 'Ayurveda' is composed of two parts: Ayur (Life) and Veda (Science) (data). Poly home grown medications and plans have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of illnesses. Ayurveda prescribes a variety of medications, including matured structures named arishtas (developed decoctions) and asavas (matured blends). A key difference between Asava and Arishta is the presence of warmth. Most Asava definitions are set up without creating decoctions, whereas Arishta plans are prepared with decoctions. In any event, it is far from a general rule, and there are a few exceptions. The asava and arishta remain useful for any period, and the helpful estimation of the game plan is supposed to increase with time. Temperature and maturation are two factors that influence Asava and Arista's readiness. Arishta is superior than asava since the past is a light aftereffect of foaming. Their qualities are determined by the properties of the medications utilised. Gathering arishta and asava goods may provide 79 things, 37 of which are asava, 38 are arishta, and the remaining four arishta are referred to as amirtha (Viswamritha, Balamritha and Swasamrutha, Vyoshamritha). Arishta and asava have been suggested for the treatment of various issues in paediatrics, such as tactile framework, blood and circulatory system, respiratory structure, stomach related and excretory structure, urinary structure, conceptive structure, safe structure, skin issues, worm pollutions, general affliction and powerful diseases, and so on. Evaluation of all asava and arishta arrangements included determining the alcoholic content, ensuring the pH, evaluating thickness, assessing consistency, and assessing surface strain.

Published

2021-03-15