{"id":159104,"date":"2022-05-09T16:54:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T11:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=159104"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:26:33","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-saraswatarishta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-saraswatarishta\/","title":{"rendered":"Saraswatarishta: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Saraswatarishta<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Saraswatarishta<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Saraswatarishta<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Saraswatarishta?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Saraswatarishta<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Saraswatarishta<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSaraswatarishta is an Ayurvedic formulation that combines 18 ingredients, including brahmi, vidarikand, <\/em>shatavari, <\/em>ginger, <\/em>myrobalan, <\/em>dill, <\/em>long pepper, <\/em>jalap, <\/em>laung, <\/em>kuth, <\/em>bach, <\/em>ashwagandha, <\/em>baheda, <\/em>elaichi, <\/em>giloyi, <\/em>vidanga, <\/em>tejpatta, <\/em>and pure gold. Various studies have found that some of these 18 including brahmi, ashwagandha, laung, elaichi, and ginger, may help with neurological conditions1<\/a><\/sup>. It may be used in cosmetics for the skin 2<\/a><\/sup>. It is a herbo-mineralo, hydro-alcoholic preparation that may be used to manage memory and sleep-related disorders 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In a study conducted on elderly individuals, Saraswatarishta was found to significantly improve cognitive function and reduce symptoms of dementia. source: ncbi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Saraswatarishta has been shown to have antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, which may help in preventing age-related cognitive decline. source: ncbi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Saraswatarishta may help in reducing symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children. source: nccih.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Saraswatarishta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs Brahmi is the primary ingredient of saraswatarishta, the nutritional value of saraswatarishta is due to brahmi that contains the following nutritients 4<\/a>,5<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 5.9 gm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 2.1 gm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats:<\/strong> 0.6 gm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy:<\/strong> 38 cal\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crude fibre:<\/strong> 1.05 gm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 202 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 7.8 mg\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 16 gm5<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Saraswatarishta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Saraswatarishta may have \u00a0the following beneficial properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may act as a tranquilliser (may provide a calming and sedative effect)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anxiolytic effect (may relieve \u00a0anxiety)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an antidepressant effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have digestive properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a diuretic effect (may increase\u00a0passage of urine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antioxidant properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have nootropic effect (may enhance cognitive (related to learning, remembering, thinking) functions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an immunomodulatory effect (may modulate \u00a0the immune system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have intellect-providing properties 4<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may benefit brain health 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-stress activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antipsychotic effect (may lower \u00a0psychotic symptoms like hallucination, delusion, and anxiety)6<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have memory-enhancing properties 7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Saraswatarishta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential uses of saraswatarishta are described as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Saraswatarishta for the Digestive System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Saraswatarishta may have digestive properties such as laxative (may relieve constipation), carminative (may relieve gas), and antispasmodic effect (may relieve spasm). These properties of saraswatarishta might be helpful in constipation, loss of appetite, and more 4<\/a><\/sup>. This information is insufficient and requires more studies on humans to prove the potential uses of saraswatarishta for digestive ailments.<\/p>
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