Knee pain, shoulder pain, and backache reduce a person’s mobility and affect the quality of life. Ayurveda has a lot of herbal preparations that are helpful in such conditions. Balarishta is one of the most popular Ayurvedic medicines for joint and muscle pain. It is also an excellent nervine tonic. Doctors recommend it for musculoskeletal problems, neurological diseases, arthritis, insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, and other health concerns. It helps in managing the problems caused by Vata Dosha by correcting the imbalance of Vata Dosha in the body.

The chief Balarishta ingredient is Bala (Sida cordifolia)

• Strengthens the bones.
• Powerful antioxidant.
• It treats Vata Dosha disorders

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

• Has pain-relieving properties.
• Good for overall nourishment of bones and joints.
• Helps protect joint cartilage.

Guda (Jaggery)

• It balances the Vata and Pitta Doshas in the body.
• It is a good blood purifier.

Kshira Vidari (Ipomea digitata)

• Commonly known as “Alligator Yam”

Eranda (Ricinus communis)

• Its common name is “Castor”
• Balances Vata and Kapha Doshas

Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)

• Commonly known as “Cardamom”.
• It helps in balancing Kapha and Vata Doshas in the body.

Prasaarani (Paederia Foetida)

• It is characterized by its foul smell.
• Its leaves and roots are used in the formulation of Ayurvedic medicine for joint pain.

Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum)

• Also known as “Clove”.
• Is used in ayurvedic medicine as a carminative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
• Fights liver toxicity

Usira (Vettiveria zizanioides)

• It pacifies Vata and Pitta Doshas
• It is used as a detoxifier - Removes Ama
• Aids wound healing and is used in the formulation of Ayurvedic medicine for knee pain.

Swadanstra (Tribulus terrestris)

• Commonly known as “Gokshura”.
• Boosts energy and vitality

For Adults: 15 ml to 25 ml twice daily after meals with equal water or as directed by the physician.

For children: 5 ml to 15 ml twice daily after meals with equal water or as directed by the physician.

For pregnant ladies and lactating mothers: To be avoided. Do not self-medicate. Consult your doctor.

The main Balarishta benefits are:

• Helps relieve numbness: Balarishta helps ease numbness and lack of sensation.
• Calms muscles: It’s a herbal muscle tonic with the goodness of bala and Ashwagandha. Regular application helps revitalize and strengthen muscles and ensures their balanced energy and well-being.
• Nourishes bones and joints: Vata pacifying and brimhana or strengthening herbs in Balarishta deeply nourish your weak muscles, bones, and joints and help to lead an active joyful life.

Common Balarishta uses are:

• Balarishta is a highly effective Ayurvedic medicine for joint and muscle pain.
• It may help relieve knee pain, backache, sciatica, and shoulder pain.
• It contains ashwagandha and gokshura that imparts strength to the joints and ligaments.
• May assist in the proper functioning of the nervous system.