Baidyanath Jeerkadharishta :
Jeerkadharishta is an Ayurvedic medicine used for the management of symptoms arising during the postnatal period. Most women develop weakness, stress, and anxiety after delivery, which can have a serious effect on their general health. Jeerakarishtam can help in treating these symptoms and thus, promotes the mental and physical health of these women. Jeerakarishtam is also called Jeerakadyarishtam or Jirakadyarishtam.
This medicine is prepared from powerful herbs that have been used since centuries as a tonic for the female reproductive system. These herbs possess medicinal properties, which allow a woman in the postnatal period to manage this stressful period with ease.
Jeerakarishtam Ingredients For Jeerakarishtam
Jeera (Cumin Seeds) – Cuminum Cyminum
Water
Jaggery (Gur)
Dhataki – Woodfordia Fruticosa
Sonth (dried ginger root) – Zingiber Officinale
Jaiphal (Nutmeg) – Myristica Fragrans
Mustak (Nut Grass) – Cyprus Rotundus
Dalchini (Cinnamon) – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf) – Cinnamomum Tamala
Elaichi (Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum
Nagkesar – Mesua Ferrea
Ajwain (Carom Seeds) -Trachyspermum Ammi
Kababchini (Kankola) – Piper Cubeba
Laung (Clove) – Syzygium Aromaticum
Therapeutic Indications For Jeerakarishtam
Debility after delivery
Poor appetite
Body pains
Stiffness
Diarrhea
Fever & Infections
Phthisis
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Mouth ulcers
Acid peptic disorders – hyperacidity, heartburn, indigestion, GERD etc.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Insomnia linked with IBS
Pruritus
Abdominal pains with burning sensation
Traditional health benefits of Jeerakaristam:
Sootikamaya – After delivery complications in the mother like, fever, indigestion, cough, cold, etc.
Grahani – Malabsorption syndrome, IBS
Atisara – Diarrhea
Vahni Vikruti – digestive disorders
Asthma, loss of voice, hiccup and sprains.
All vata disorders.
Jeerakarishtam Benefits & Medicinal Uses
Jeerakarishtam is a digestive tonic for all and uterine tonic and detoxifier for women. Some of its benefits are as follows.
Postpartum Fever
Dashmularishta (Dasamoolarishtam) is the main medicine for postpartum fever and infections, but it is contraindicated when a woman has heartburn, burning sensation, heat sensation in hands and feet, and other Pitta symptoms. If the patient has Pitta symptoms, then Jeerakarishtam is a good choice for her. However, it works well if fever is low-grade and develops into a chronic disease/infection. In acute cases, it may not be beneficial. In chronic cases, many women have complaints of laziness, malaise, stiffness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, excessive thirst etc., and then it is highly recommendable along with other medicines as recommended by a physician.
Postpartum Debility
Like Dashmularishta, Jirakadyarishtam is also beneficial for increasing the strength and reducing the debility and physical exhaustion after the delivery. It supports joints and muscles, reduces stress and pain, and improves the feeling of general well-being.
Diarrhea
Jeerakarishtam works well in diarrhea accompanies with heat sensation, burning sensation, stools with mucus content, and foul smelly stools. Along with Kutajadi Vati or Kutajghan Vati, it gives good results.
Loss of Appetite
Jeerakarishtam has an appetizer and digestive stimulant action, which helps to improves the appetite and increases the bioavailability of nutrients from the food by enhancing digestive capacity and absorption.
Low Milk Supply
Jeerakarishtam increases the breast milk production due to cumin’s galactagogue action and improves the quality of the milk by preventing and treating STANYA DUSTI.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jeerakadyarishtam is beneficial when a patient has loose stools with mucus in the stool as the main problem along with bloating, gas, burning, insomnia (sleeplessness) and mild abdominal pain.
Digestive system
Since the main ingredient of Jeerakarishtam is cumin, which is known for improving digestion and reducing the abdominal discomfort and bloating, this medicine is considered highly beneficial in the management of gastrointestinal diseases. It detoxifies the body and ensures elimination of toxic products accumulated in the body. Jeerakarishtam is also used to reduce the frequent passing of stools, and indigestion. It can be used in relieving the symptoms of Malabsorption syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.
