Geriforte (Tablets & Syrup)
Himalaya’s Geriforte (Tablets & Syrup) is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine used as health and rejuvenative tonic. It helps reduce occupational stress and age related debility. It is also beneficial for people with mental stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome and general weakness.
Ingredients (Composition)
Geriforte’s main ingredient is chyawanprash concentrates, which is itself an ancient tonic for delaying aging, promoting health and boosting immunity.
Geriforte Tablets Composition
| Ingredients | Each Tablet Contains: |
| Chyawanprash concentrate | 100 mg |
| Extracts: | |
| Himsra – Capparis Spinosa | 13.8 mg |
| Kasani – Cichorium Intybus | 13.8 mg |
| Daruhaldi (Daruharidra) – Berberis Aristata | 10 mg |
| Vasaka – Adhatoda Vasica | 10 mg |
| Kakamachi – Solanum Nigrum | 6.4 mg |
| Arjuna – Terminalia Arjuna | 6.4 mg |
| Biranjasipha – Achillea Millefolium | 3.2 mg |
| Kasamarda (Kasmard) – Cassia Occidentalis | 3.2 mg |
| Jhavuka – Tamarix Gallica | 3.2 mg |
| Powders: | |
| Ashwagandha – Withania Somnifera | 30 mg |
| Shatavari – Asparagus Racemosus | 20 mg |
| Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra | 20 mg |
| Mandukaparni – Centella Asiatica | 20 mg |
| Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula | 15 mg |
| Musli – Asparagus Adscendens | 10 mg |
| Udakiryaka – Caesalpinia digyna | 10 mg |
| Kapikachhu – Mucuna Pruriens | 10 mg |
| Jaiphal – Myristica Fragrans | 10 mg |
| Mace (Javitri) – Myristica Fragrans | 10 mg |
| Pippali – Piper Longum | 10 mg |
| Bhringraj – Eclipta alba | 10 mg |
| Vriddadaru (Samudar sokh) – Argyreia Speciosa | 10 mg |
| Saffron (Kesar) – Crocus Sativus | 7 mg |
| Clove (Laung) – Syzygium Aromaticum | 5 mg |
| Green Cardamom – Elettaria Cardamomum | 5 mg |
| Ajwain (carom) – Trachyspermum Ammi | 5 mg |
| Turmeric (Haldi) – Curcuma Longa | 5 mg |
| Jyotishmati – Celastrus paniculatus | 5 mg |
| Minerals: | |
| Shilajit (purified) | 20 mg |
| Makardhwaj | 10 mg |
| Abhrak bhasma | 10 mg |
| Yashad bhasma | 10 mg |
| Mandur bhasma | 5 mg |
| Loha bhasma | 5 mg |
Geriforte Syrup Composition
| Ingredients | 5 ml Syrup Contains: |
| Chyawanprash concentrate | 100 mg |
| Shilajit (purified) | 20 mg |
| Saffron (Kesar) – Crocus Sativus | 5 mg |
| Extracts: | |
| Himsra – Capparis Spinosa | 20 mg |
| Kasani – Cichorium Intybus | 20 mg |
| Daruhaldi (Daruharidra) – Berberis Aristata | 15 mg |
| Adulsa or Vasaka – Adhatoda Vasica | 15 mg |
| Kakamachi – Solanum Nigrum | 10 mg |
| Arjuna – Terminalia Arjuna | 10 mg |
| Ashwagandha – Withania Somnifera | 10 mg |
| Guduchi (Giloy) – Tinospora Cordifolia | 10 mg |
| Raisins (Draksha) – Vitis Vinifera | 10 mg |
| Punarnava – Boerhavia Diffusa | 10 mg |
| Date Palm (Khajoor) – Phoenix Dactylifera | 10 mg |
| Biranjasipha – Achillea Millefolium | 5 mg |
| Kasamarda (Kasmard) – Cassia Occidentalis | 5 mg |
| Jhavuka – Tamarix Gallica | 5 mg |
| Shatavari – Asparagus Racemosus | 5 mg |
| Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra | 5 mg |
| Mandukaparni – Centella Asiatica | 5 mg |
| Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula | 5 mg |
| Vaividang – Embelia Ribes | 5 mg |
| Mundi – Sphaeranthus Indicus | 5 mg |
| Musli – Asparagus Adscendens | 2.5 mg |
| Udakiryaka – Caesalpinia digyna | 2.5 mg |
| Kapikachhu – Mucuna Pruriens | 2.5 mg |
| Jaiphal – Myristica Fragrans | 2.5 mg |
| Mace (Javitri) – Myristica Fragrans | 2.5 mg |
| Pippali – Piper Longum | 2.5 mg |
| Bhringraj – Eclipta alba | 2.5 mg |
| Vriddadaru (Samudar sokh) – Argyreia Speciosa | 2.5 mg |
| Clove (Laung) – Syzygium Aromaticum | 2.5 mg |
| Green Cardamom – Elettaria Cardamomum | 2.5 mg |
| Ajwain (carom) – Trachyspermum Ammi | 2.5 mg |
| Turmeric (Haldi) – Curcuma Longa | 2.5 mg |
| Jyotishmati – Celastrus paniculatus | 2.5 mg |
Safety Analysis: Geriforte Syrup is safer than Geriforte Tablets because Geriforte Syrup does not contain Makardhwaj, which is a mercury compound used in ayurveda.
Indications
Geriforte is a general tonic, so one can use it for maintaining health and preventing diseases. Its indications are:
- As a health tonic
- Occupational stress
- Age related debility
- Mental fatigue
- Mental Stress
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- As Adjuvant Therapy in chronic diseases and postoperative convalescence
How to Take Geriforte
Geriforte is available in tablets and syrup form.
Geriforte Tablets Dosage
| Initial Dosage | 2 Tablets |
| Maintenance Dosage | 1 Tablet |
| Doses: Twice a day with water or warm milk | |
| Best Time to Take: at least 45 minutes before meal or 2 hours after meal | |
Geriforte Syrup Dosage
| Initial Dosage | 2 Teaspoons |
| Maintenance Dosage | 1 Teaspoon |
| Doses: Twice daily | |
| Best Time to Take: at least 45 minutes before meal or 2 hours after meal | |
Children can also use Geriforte Syrup in dosage of 1 teaspoon daily.
Safety Profile
Geriforte Syrup is LIKELY SAFE for most people and there are no adverse effects observed within the dosage described above.
Geriforte Tablet contains a minimal amount of Makardhwaj (mercury compound), so it should be used under supervision of an ayurvedic physician. It might not be safe for the long-term use.
I read here “Geriforte Tablet contains Makardhwaj (mercury compound), so we do not consider it safe for long-term use. However, Geriforte Tablet contains a minimal amount of Makardhwaj, but we still believe it should not be used for long-term or more than 40 days.” And below I read “I use Geriforte for a year. Can it be harmful? How long can we use Geriforte syrup or tablets?
Geriforte can be taken on a regular basis for a long-term. It is a food supplement, which can be taken for years without any side effects.”
Please explain if Geriforte tablets should be taken for up to 40 days or if it can be taken for years, without any side effects.
Thank you!
Nancy
Geriforte Syrup does not contain Makardhwaj. It can be used for the long-term without any issue.
Geriforte tablet contains around 10 mg Makardhwaj, which is generally most safe dosage for Makardhwaj and can also be used on regular basis for several weeks. However, it should be used under the supervision of an ayurvedic doctor.
The maximum duration of its use is not specified, but it should be safe if used for 4 to 6 weeks in a dosage of 2 tablets twice daily. Then, 1 tablet twice daily can be continued as per doctor’s recommendation.
I am taking yashtimadhu tablets one tablet twice a day before food for more than a year i am very much comfortable while taking yashtimadhu is there any side effect while taking long term pls advice me.
Hi
Can it bbe given to a 3 year old ? If yes what dosage and benefits?
Does it have a calming effect like mentat on grown ups and children?
Can Geriforte cause acidity?
It is less likely to cause acidity.
Can Geriforte tablet be taken along with Syn dopa 110mg. tablet as I am diagnosed for Parkinson’s disease?
Yes, you can take Geriforte. However, you should keep 3 hours gap from other medicines.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I suffer from OCD since childhood, got depressed as I grew old and started getting frustrated and violent as time went on. I have been living on my own in boarding schools since the tender age of 8 (I am 26 now) and got badly exposed and couldn’t handle the difficulties of life. My concentration level had also eroded. So, i am taking 2 tablets mentat and 1 tablet brahmi twice a day at the same time for more than a month now. I have started feeling much better and my motivation has also increased. I have also taken geriforte on and off. Now i am thinking of taking it regularly at the same time along with mentat and brahmi. I also have chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis and recurring sore throat since childhood. So, I have started taking septilin 2 tab twice a day. The question that I have is, is it OK to take all these 4 medicines (mentat, brahmi, geriforte, septilin) at the same time? I have been taking all these 4 medicines at the same time for 2 weeks now and haven’t observed any side effects.
Your input regarding this will be highly appreciable.
Thanks, and Regards
You can take all these medicines together if required.
My daughter is 30 years old and right from childhood she has very low immunity. She is constantly suffering from some infection or the other. Whether it is fever, cold, cough and loose motions. Every few days, she has some problem. She takes chyavan prash off and on, tries her best to have a healthy diet. Can geriforte be beneficial for her and if so what dosage and for how long? Thanks.
Chyawanprash fortified with Swarna Bhasma should be more effective than Geriforte for improving immunity.
Thanks so much for your response.
Under what retail name can I obtain chyavan prash fortified with swaran bhasma. Which would be the best one and what dosage should she take. Thanks.
It would be best to mix it yourself in simple chyawanprash. ½ teaspoon once a day should be sufficient dosage for her.
Thanks for the response. I have never bought swaran bhasma , which is the best one and from where can I buy? Thanks
You can buy it from local ayurvedic stores. Dabur and Baidyanath are good brands and easily available.
Thanks very much.