{"id":159112,"date":"2022-05-09T15:46:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T10:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=159112"},"modified":"2026-01-19T12:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:07:46","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-amritarishta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-amritarishta\/","title":{"rendered":"Amritarishta: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Chemical Constituents of Amritarishta<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Amritarishta<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Amritarishta<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Amritarishta?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Amritarishta<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Amritarishta<\/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\nAyurvedic medicines are widely used in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Amritarishta is an Ayurvedic formulation. The ingredients in amritarishta include amrita, patala, bilva, gambhari, shyonaka, agnimanta, bruhati, prashniparni, shaliparni, kantakari, jala, gokshura, jaggery, jeeraka, nagara, parpata, katuki, ativisha, saptaparna, pippali, maricha, and self-generated alcohol ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. It contains 5 to 8% of self-generated natural alcohol. It also has water that may help in absorption and proper digestion and may boost natural immunity}^{2<\/sup><\/a>. The main ingredient in amritarishta is the dried stem of amrita\/guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia<\/em>)}^{3<\/sup><\/a>. Amritarishta may have some effects on arthritis, gouty arthritis, fever, rheumatic fever, viral fever, auto-immune disorders, and skin disorders}^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Amritarishta is primarily used for boosting immunity and improving overall health. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Studies suggest that Amritarishta can help in improving liver function and treating liver disorders. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Amritarishta may have potential benefits in reducing stress and anxiety. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Amritarishta may have anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in the management of inflammatory conditions. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Amritarishta has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to improve memory and cognitive function. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Chemical Constituents of Amritarishta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe chemical constituents of amritarishta include alkaloids, steroids, and a high amount of phenolic compounds ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Properties of Amritarishta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amritarishta may have\u00a0 the following beneficial properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have cholesterol-lowering properties ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have a\u00a0 diuretic effect (may increase\u00a0 urine passage)^{4<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may benefit\u00a0 heart health ^{5<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have a blood sugar lowering properties ^{6<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have\u00a0 anti-microbial activity ^{7<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have an immunomodulatory effect (may modify\u00a0 the immune system functioning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have bone-strengthening properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-malarial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may benefit liver health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have\u00a0 antioxidant activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Amritarishta<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential uses of amritarishta are described as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Amritarishta for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A study ^{6<\/sup><\/a> by Tiwari et al., 2014, was conducted where amritarishta was tested for its blood sugar-lowering activity in animals. The results showed that it significantly lowered the fasting blood glucose (FBG) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), , and triglycerides (fats) levels and elevated the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level (good cholesterol). This result suggests that amritarishta might help lower the blood sugar levels. However, this study is insufficient and requires more studies to support the potential use of amritarishta for decreasing blood sugar levels in the body. Diabetes is a very serious condition; therefore, doctors\u2019 consultation is necessary before taking amritarishta for managing blood sugar levels in the body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>}
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