Arjunarishta, Arjunāriṣṭa, Arjuna-arishta: 1 definition

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Arjunarishta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Arjunāriṣṭa can be transliterated into English as Arjunarista or Arjunarishta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Preparation of Arjunāriṣṭa

Arjunāriṣṭa (अर्जुनारिष्ट) is a type of Ariṣṭa (fermented preparations of medicinal plants)—Arjunāriṣṭa is commonly used oral liquid cardiotonic prepared using Terminalia arjuna as an active constituent. It nourishes and strengthens heart muscles and promotes cardiac functioning by regulating blood pressure and cholesterol. [...] In the traditional fermented formulation of arjunāriṣṭa, the period required for fermentation is around 25 days. Dhātakī and Mahua flowers contain microorganisms which are responsible for fermentation along with other microorganisms which may adversely affect the quality of the formulations. In the present study attempt has been made for formulation of Arjunāriṣṭa by a modern method and its quality is assessed.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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