1. Loss of appetite in diseases related to Vata
2. Debility due to Vata disorders
3. General weakness
4. Mental debility
5. Paralysis
6. Hemiplegia
7. Paraplegia
8. Facial Paralysis
9. Sciatic nerve pain
10. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Balarishta can also be helpful in following cases:-

• Headache
• Nasal Congestion
• Bronchitis
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
• Asthma

Balarishtam Benefits & Uses

Balarishta is useful to reduce Vata aggravation and its symptoms. In Vata disorders, it is used to treat following symptoms:

1. Splitting pain
2. Pricking pain
3. Fatigue
4. Weakness
5. Colicky pain
6. Tremors
7. Weakness of any limb or organ due to paralytic attack
8. Muscular pain
9. Joint pain

Balarishta has protective effects on the nerves, muscles, ligaments, bones and joints. It is useful in diseases of these tissues. It restores the lost strength in paralysis and other similar cases.

Arthritis

Sida Cordifolia in Balarishta has good anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. (1) So, Balarishta can be used in arthritic disorders to reduce inflammation and associated pain. Balarishta also contains other ingredients like Ashwagandha and Gokshura, which provide strength to the joints and ligaments. Eranda and Prasarini act to reduce the pain. It is good medicine for osteoarthritis.

Facial Paralysis

Balarishta restores the natural functions of the nerves and provides nourishment to the neurons. In facial paralysis, it reduces associated symptoms like facial pain, headache, earache, and muscle twitching. In addition to it, it improves muscle tone and speeds up the recovery from the facial paralysis.

Muscle Cramps

Balarishta acts on neurons and reduces the excitability of nerves and restores the natural functions of nerve cells. Increased excitability may also be cause of muscle cramps. Secondly, it also has muscle relaxant action, which helps to reduce the muscle cramps.

Physical Weakness

Balarishta generally recommended for debility or physical weakness occurred after paralysis attack. It increases strength, improves appetite, and helps to restore the activities in weak tissue.

Asthma & Bronchitis

Balarishta is also indicated for the treatment of asthma & bronchitis. It helps when patient feel fatigue and difficulty in breathing due to lost physical strength. Along with other medicines, it reduces frequent attacks of breathing troubles and cough. It is highly useful in persistent cough.