Drakshasava is a polyherbal Ayurvedic medicine used to treat digestive diseases. The chief ingredient of this medicine is ‘Draksha’ which is a cooling, sweet and nutritious. This medicine works on gastro-intestinal tract, stimulate appetite, improve body strength and energy. This is an OTC medicine and can be safely taken daily without consultation of doctor.
Ingredients of Drakshasava
Drakshasava is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 percent, and not less than 5 percent of alcohol that is self-generated in the preparation over a period of time.
Formulation composition:
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1 |
Draksha |
द्राक्षा |
Vitis vinifera |
Dry Fruit |
4.8 kg |
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2 |
Jala |
पानी |
for decoction |
Water 49.152 liter reduced to |
12.288 liter |
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3 |
Sharkara |
चीनी |
Sugar |
4.8 kg |
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4 |
Madhu |
शहद |
Honey |
4.8 kg |
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Prakshepa Dravyas: |
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5 |
Dhataki |
धातकी |
Woodfordia fruticosa |
Flower |
336 g |
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6 |
Jati |
जटी |
Jasminum officinale |
Flower |
24 g |
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7 |
Lavanga |
लौंग |
Syzygium aromaticum |
Flower Bud |
24 g |
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8 |
Kakkola (Kankola) |
कबाब चीनी |
Piper cubeba |
Fruit |
24 g |
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9 |
Lavaliphala |
लवलीफल |
Cicca acida |
Fruit |
24 g |
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10 |
Candana (Shveta Candana) |
सफ़ेद चन्दन |
Santalum album |
Heart Wood |
24 g |
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11 |
Krishna (Pippali) |
पिप्पली |
Piper longum |
Fruit |
24 g |
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12 |
Tvak |
दालचीनी |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
Stem Bark |
24 g |
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13 |
Ela (Sukshmaila) |
छोटी इलाइची |
Elettaria cardamomum |
Seed |
24 g |
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14 |
Patra (Tejapatra) |
तेजपत्ता |
Cinnamomum tamala |
Leaf |
24 g |
Method of preparation:
Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality. Wash and crush the ingredient numbered 1 (Kvatha Dravya) of the formulation composition. Clean, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 6 to 14 (Prakshepa Dravya) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 85 to obtain a fine powder. Add the specified amount of water to the Kvatha Dravya, soak overnight, heat, reduce to one fourth and filter through a muslin cloth to obtain Kvatha.Add the ingredient number 3 of the formulation composition to the Kvatha, allow to dissolve and filter through the muslin cloth. Transfer the filtrate to a clean container;add Madhu, Dhataki and other finely powdered Prakshepa Dravyas. Seal the mouth of the container.Shift the container to the fermentation room and constantly check for the signs of completion offermentation process.Filter the fermented material through a clean muslin cloth. Pack in airtight containers and allow for maturation.
Description: Clear brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation;with aromatic odour and sweet taste.
Storage: Store in a cool place in a tightly closed amber colored bottle, protect from light and moisture.
Drakshasava has the following properties
It improves digestive strength
Amapachak/metabolizes the accumulated toxins
It is a Tridoshanashak.
Therapeutic uses of Drakshasava
This medicine is for treating gastric disorders and cough. It is a Tonic, nutritive and cures debility. It is indicated in many diseases.
Arsha (piles), Pandu (anemia, Jvara (fever)
Udararoga (diseases of abdomen), Aruci (tastelessness), anorexia, Indigestion
Hridroga (heart disease)
Rakta-pitta (bleeding disorder)
Cough, respiratory ailments, whooping cough
Cachexia (wasting syndrome is loss of weight, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss of appetite)
The Dosage of Drakshasava
Take 15 -30 ml of medicine orally with an equal amount of water. This medicine should be taken after having meals twice a day.
Where to buy
You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores.
This medicine is manufactured by Dabur, Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan, Zandu, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited (Drakshasav) and some other pharmacies.<./p>