MrithaSanjeevani (Mritasanjeevani arishta) :

MrithaSanjeevani (also Mritasanjeevani arishta) is a unique ayurvedic liquid medicine used for fever, debility, nightfall in men, indigestion, anorexia nervosa, loss of appetite and aphrodisiac purposes.

It improves weight, body strength and digestion. It is also used in women during postpartum period to reduce stress, depression and physical weakness.

MrithaSanjeevani is acclaimed helpful in dying person, so it is given name of mritasanjivani. It contains self-generated alcohol, which is normally higher than the normal asava and arista in Ayurveda.

Therapeutic Indications

MrithaSanjeevani is therapeutically indicated in following diseases:

1. High fever
2. Restlessness due to high fever
3. Nightfall in men
4. General debility or physical weakness
5. Cholera or severe watery diarrhea
6. In women, during postpartum period for strengthening body and reducing pain and fever
7. Loss of libido in men
8. During winter to keep the body warm
9. Indigestion or loss of appetite after fever

MrithaSanjeevani produces warmness in the body, so it is used in winter season. In cholera, after a severe watery stools body becomes cool and then it is prescribed.

Benefits & Uses

MrithaSanjeevani health benefits and uses are given below:

Cholera

It is beneficial in cholera when patient’s body become cool after several loose stools and dehydration. It brings the warmness in the body and helps to retain the water in the body.

Restlessness in fever

In some chronic fevers and acute high-grade fever, some patients feel restlessness and irritation. It is effective in reducing restlessness that occurs due to fever.

Weakness after nightfall in men

Many men combat with weakness due to frequent nightfall. However, it does not cure the problem of nightfall, but it helps in general weakness due to it.

Loss of libido in men

It is aphrodisiac and libido booster in action, so it helps to improve the libido flow in men.

In women during postpartum period

It helps reducing symptoms appear in some women during postpartum period. It helps in weakness, stress, depression, backache, vertigo, abdominal distention, loose stool, indigestion, etc. in women after delivery.

Cough & Asthma

MrithaSanjeevani is also a bronchodilator, so it helps in acute attacks of asthma and persistent cough.

In winter

MrithaSanjeevani is also used in winter for nourishment purposes. It also produces warmth in the body, which helps combating cold season.

MrithaSanjeevani dosage

Note: Sometimes, it is recommended in a dosage of 20 to 60 drops. This dosage is suitable for preventive purposes. However, 6 ml twice daily is a minimum dosage for therapeutic uses. In classical texts, 6 to 24 ml dosage is recommended for MrithaSanjeevani.

Side effects & Disadvantages

The excess use of MrithaSanjeevani can result in following side effects.

1. Loose stools
2. Drowsiness
3. Upset stomach
4. Headaches
5. Mild nausea

These side effects are more common in women as compared to men.