Takrarishta

Method of manufacturing

• Cow’s milk is boiled and cooled. Starter culture of curd is added to make curd.
• Butter milk (takra) is prepared by mixing the curd and water in 3:1 proportion.
• All the five salts and herbs coarse powder are also added in 1:3 proportion.
• Ingredients are allowed to react for four days.
• Container is placed in a dark place with lid covered with muslin cloth.
• When the preparation gets ready, it is filtered through muslin cloth and stored in amber colored bottles.

Benefits

• Oedema
• Abdominal tumor
• Distension (swelling of abdomen)
• Loss of appetite
• Chronic diarrhea
• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Impaired digestion
• Abdominal pain
• Improves the liver functions.
• Weight loss or obesity
• Piles
• Parasitic infestation
• Urinary tract disorders
• Diabetes
• Ascites

Dosage

• Adults – Take 12 – 24 ml, once or twice daily, before or after food, as suggested by physician, equal amount of water can be added to it.
• For Kids – It can be safely given to children above 5 years of age.
• Pregnancy and lactation – Use of this medicine is safe during pregnancy if taken under medical supervision.

Side effects

• There are no known side effects of using this medicine.
• If one suffers from worsening of gastritis with sour belching, then it is advisable for him to take this medicine after food, instead of taking before food.