Ashwagandha Avaleha
Withania Electuary

Tradition:


Ayurveda

Source / Author:


Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar

Herb Name

Withania (Ashwagandha)
Milk
Chaturjat Churna *
Jaiphal (Nutmeg)
Kesar (Saffron)
Vanshlochan (Tabasheer)
Mochras
Jatamansi (Indian Spikenard)
Safed Chandan (White Sandal)
Khadira (Catechu) wood
Javitri (Mace)
Pippali (Long Pepper)
Piplamool (Long Pepper Root)

Laung (Clove)
Kababchini (Cubeb)
Patala
Bhallataka (Marking Nut)
Singhara (Water chestnut)
Akhrot (Walnut)
Gokshura (Caltrops)
Ras Sindoor (Cinnabar)
Abhrak Bhasma
Naga Bhasma
Vanga Bhasma
Loha Bhasma
Sugar
Water

Latin


Withania somnifera
Lac
(see below)
Myristica fragrans
Crocus sativus
Bambusa arundinacea
Salmalia malabarica
Nardostachys jatamansi
Santalum album
Acacia Catechu
Myristica fragrans
Piper longum
Piper longum
Syzygium aromaticum
Piper Cubeba
Stereospermum suaveolens
Semecarpus anacardium
Eleocharis dulcis
Juglans regia
Tribulus terrestris
Red Mercuric sulphide
Mica Bhasma
Lead Bhasma
Copper Bhasma
Iron Bhasma
Saccharum
Aqua

Amount


32 parts
384 parts



1 part ea.


















½ part ea.
45 parts
sufficient

* Chaturjat Churna consists of equal parts of Dalchini (Cinnamon), Tejpatra (Indian leaf), Ela (Lesser Cardamon) and Nagkesar (Mesua)

Preparation:


Boil the powdered Withania in Milk gently down, then remove from the heat and add the rest in powder and mix.. In another pan boil the Sugar with water to form a Sugar syrup, then add to the herb mix, and boil gently to form a suitable consistency.

Function:


Strengthens Kidneys, Benefits Yang

Use:


1. Impotence
2. Erectile dysfunction
3. Oligospermia
4. Weakness, Fatigue
5. Emaciation
6. Lumbago
7. Osteoarthritis
8. Fibromyalgia
9. Neuromuscular diseases
10. Insomnia

Dose:


5–10 grams twice daily. 1 teaspoon is a common dose.

Cautions:


As it contains Lead and Mercury (Cinnabar) it is forbidden in developed countries.

Modifications:


1. If made for use in the West, Lead and Cinnabar should be omitted.
2. If desired, Gold leaf can replace Cinnabar (in lesser dose), and Tin Bhasma could replace Lead.
3. Honey can replace Sugar Syrup

This is an important Ayurvedic medicine to strengthen the Kidneys and increase strength, vigor, vitality and performance. It specifically increase male sexual perofrmance and potency.

However, as it contains Lead and Cinnabar it is one of the Ayurvedic medicines recognised as being potentially dangerous, and therefore these medicines should be omitted. It will still achieve the desired results without these.
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