Khadirarishta: Detoxifies Blood, Skin & Intestine

Khadirarishta is an ayurvedic formulation prepared using ancient ayurvedic fermentation technique. The main effect of Khadirarishta is observed on blood, skin and intestine. It is beneficial in skin diseases, blood disorders, intestinal worms, splenomegaly, urticaria, gout, herpes, wounds, tumors, etc.

Ingredients & Composition

Medicinal Properties

Khadirarishta has following medicinal properties.

Primary Action

1. Aam Pachak (Detoxifier)
2. Antipruritics
3. Anthelmintic
4. Anti-allergic
5. Digestive Stimulant
6. Blood purifier
7. Antimicrobial

Secondary Action

• Anti-gout
• Antihistaminic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Hepatoprotective

Mechanism of Action

Khadirarishta ingredients have all above medicinal properties. According to ayurveda, it generally works in diseases occur due to dominance of VATA, KAPHA or AMA conditions. The mechanism of action includes:

1. It reduces AMA by digesting it and eliminating it. It also stops production of the toxins and their accumulation in the intestines. Hence, it reduces toxins absorption into the blood. Through this mechanism, it prevents diseases, which occur due to toxins absorption into the blood.
2. The second mechanism is that it directly works on the blood, detoxifies it, digests AMA present in the blood, and helps kidneys to excrete toxins.
3. Third main action is its antipruritic property, which might be due to antihistamine action of some ingredients present in it.

Therapeutic Indications

Khadirarishta is mainly used for skin diseases and blood disorders. It works on main symptoms like itching, rashes and sensitive skin. Some of its important indications are listed below:

1. Acne/Pimples
2. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
3. Intestinal worms
4. Leprosy
5. Psoriasis
6. Skin Allergies
7. Swollen Lymph Nodes
8. Urticaria

Khadirarishta is also used for spleen enlargement, liver disorders, anemia (generally due to worm infestation), tumors, and cysts under the skin, heart diseases and cough & breathing troubles (especially when breathing difficulty occurs along with skin diseases).

Benefits & Medicinal Uses

AMA formation blocks the micro-channels in the body, which results in plaque formation in the blood vessels and poor nutrition to the skin tissues. Hence, it results in various disorders including skin diseases. The main indication of Khadirarishta is AMA presence in any kind of skin disease. It reduces itching in almost all types of skin diseases.

Acne/Pimples

Khadirarishta is mainly effective in acne with white or pus-filled lumps, cystic lesions, closed and open plugged pores (whiteheads and blackheads). It is less likely to be helpful in acne with tender and red bumps. In such cases, Gandhak Rasayan and Saribadyasavam are better options.

Khadirarishta is likely to stops bacteria growth in acne and enhances healing. The regular use purifies blood, reduces toxins production and inhibits bacterial growth, which ultimately prevents acne. It may also have effect on oil production. Excess oil production indicates excess KAPHA according to ayurveda. Khadirarishta reduces KAPHA and ultimately reduces oil production. Active constituents of Babchi (Psoralea Corylifolia) and Devdaru (Cedrus Deodara) present in Khadirarishta release out through the skin, which may prevent clogging of the pores.

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

In Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Khadirarishta is useful when a patient mainly has following symptoms:

1. Itching
2. Leakage of fluid from the skin
3. Crust formation
4. Patches color – brownish-gray
5. Scaly Skin

However, internal intake of Khadirarishta is helpful, but local application of oil prepared with following herbs is also essential.

• Chirayita
• Neem
• Turmeric (Haldi)
• Daruhaldi

Dosage & Administration

How to Take

Khadirarishta should be taken in recommended dosage mixing in equal warm water immediately after meal.

Safety Profile

Khadirarishta is LIKELY SAFE in most people in the dosage of Khadirarishta described above.

Side Effects

The common side effect of Khadirarishta is burning sensation or heartburn.  It generally occurs when Khadirarishta is taken without mixing water.

Pregnancy & Lactation

1. Pregnant women should consult ayurveda specialist before using Khadirarishta.
2. Lactating mothers can use Khadirarishta, but it should be under supervision of ayurvedic physician.

Children

Khadirarishta can be used for skin problems in kids, but it should be under supervision of ayurvedic physician.