Drākṣāsava

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Draakshaasava is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent, and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self generated in the preparation over a period of time.

Method of preparation

• Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash and crush the ingredient numbered 1 (Kvaatha 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 fine powder.
• Add specified amount of water to the Kvaatha Dravya, soak overnight, heat, reduce to one fourth and filter through muslin cloth to obtain Kvaatha.

Description

• Clear brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with aromatic odour and sweet taste.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protect from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Arsa (piles), Aruci (tastelessness), Hrdroga (heart disease), Pandu (anaemia), Raktapitta (bleeding disorder), Udararoga (diseases of abdomen), Kshata (wound), shosa (cachexia), Jvara (fever).

Dose

• 15 – 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.

Anupāna

• Water.