Drakshasava an asava prepared from draksha (grapes) kashaya which is boiled in defined water for defined time. Drakshasava is used for cardiac disorders, fever, hemorrhoids, It is an excellent Agnideepak, Amapachak and Tridoshanashak. It is beneficial in sperm loss with the main ingredient grapes which is sweet, cold and dhatuposhak. Useful in disorders of Pranavaha Srotas with the synergistic action of Draksha and ingredients like Maricha, Pippali, Lavang, especially acting on respiratory tract. Drakshasava has self-generated alcohol like all asava.
Indications
- Anaemea
- Agnimandya- Annorexia
- Bleeding diseases
- Debility - Weakness
- Grahani - IBS (IBS A, IBS B)
- Indigestion
- Intestinal worms
- Injury & Wounds.
- Karshya - Leanness
- Kasa- Cough
- Kshayajanya Kasa - TB
- Shwasa - Respiratory disease
- Piles & fistula
- Whooping Cough
Effect on Tridosha
Balances Vata and pitta
Dose
12 – 24 ml. one or two times a day, usually advised after food. If needed, it can be mixed with equal quantity of water
Side Effects
A very high dosage than the prescribed may cause loose stools and stomach complaints
Ingredients
Draksha, Dhataki Pushpa, Kankol, Madhu, Sharkara, Guda Q.S. Prakshepa Dravya - Chitrak, Chavya, Jatiphala, Lavang, Maricha Nagkeshar, Nirgundi, Pippali, Pippalimoola,,Ela, Tejapatra,