Rohitakarista

Indications

This is indicated in Jaundice, Toxic liver injury, Hepatitis, Chronic indigestion, Anorexia.

Composition

Each 5 ml contains extracts of the following herbal ingredients:
  • Aphanamixis polystachya 1.52 gm
  • Woodfordia fructicosa 0.24 gm
  • Emblica officinalis 15.24 mg
  • Terminalia chebula 15.24 mg
  • Terminalia belerica 15.24 mg
  • Zingiber officinale 15.24 mg
  • Piper longum (Root) 15.24 mg
  • Piper longum (Fruit) 15.24 mg
  • Elettaria cardamomum 15.24 mg
  • Cinnamomum tamala 15.24 mg
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum 15.24 mg

Description

This is a hepatoprotective herbal medicine. It has also a digestive and anti-oxidant activity. This is effective for both children and adults.

Pharmacology

Aphanamixis polystachya: It contains aphanamixin, amoorin, flindissol, melianone, rohitukin that have hepatoprotective, antiviral and antibacterial activities.

Woodfordia fructicosa: It has octacosanol, ß- sitosterol, polystachoside, ellagic acid and polyphenols, which are used in the treatment of liver diseases and bowel complaints.

Emblica officinalis: It is a rich source of vitamin C, which acts as an anti-oxidant. It also contains ellagic & phyllenbic acids, phyllantidine & phyllantine that are used in the treatment of jaundice, dyspepsia, and peptic ulcer. It decreases SGOT, SGPT and LDH. It reduces serum cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipid & LDL levels. It also decreases glutathione depletion and prevents cytochrome P-450 stimulation.

Terminalia chebula: It contains anthraquinone glycoside, chebulinic acid, tannic acid, gallic acid that are used in enlarged spleen & liver. It promotes digestive power.

Terminalia belerica: It contains tannin, ß-sitosterol, gallic acid, ellagic acid. It has significant hepatoprotective activity and prevents the development of fatty liver. It increases the biliary secretion.

Zingiber officinale: It increases bile secretion & enhances gastrointestinal motility. It has anti-vomiting, anti flatulent and digestive activities.

Piper longum (Root & fruit): It facilitates the regeneration of hepatocytes following toxic liver damage. It has piperine alkaloid that stimulates digestive enzyme activity including that of pancreatic lipase, amylase, trypsin and chymotrypsin.

Elettaria cardamomum: It increases the flow of bile from gall bladder in to the intestine. It has also anti vomiting, anti-flatulent and digestive activities.

Cinnamomum tamala: It contains essential oil, eugenol, terpin and cinnamic aldehyde that has anti-flatulent & digestive activities.

Cinnamomum zeylanicum: It is a very efficient carminative & antispasmodic. It has also hepatoprotective and digestives activities.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 2-4 tea-spoonful 2-3 times daily after meal.
Child: 1-2 tea-spoonful 2-3 times daily after meal.

Contraindications

There is no absolute contraindication.

Side Effects

Not yet known.

Therapeutic Class

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

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