Clinical indications of Drakshasava an Experiential and Scientific view

Abstract

Asavarishta preparations are popularly used by Ayurveda physicians in the  management of various disorders in modern India . Asavarishtas like  Balarishta, Ashokarishta, Ashwagandharishta, Abhayarishta,  Chandanasava, Chavikasava, Dashamoolarishta , Chitrakasava,  Dantyarishta, Eladyarishta , Jeerakarishta , Kutajarishta , Kanakasava ,  Kankushthasava, Lohasava, Mustakarishta, Punarnavasava,  Pushkaramoolasava , Sarivadyasava , Saraswatarishta , Usheerasava ,  Vidangarishta and Vasakarishta are few asavarishta formulations which are  commonly used by physicians . Asavarishtas are sandhaniya preparations  which are prepared by fermentation process . Since they contain 9.5 % self  generated alcohol, can be preserved for prolonged period also. Drakshasava  is one such preparation which is given in agnimandya , karshya, anaemia ,  constipation , debility, and general weakness . It is shakti vardhaka ,  malavatanulomana , digestive , virechana , antianaemic, rasayana , and  immunomodulator , balya, brimhana , jivaniya and ojaskara also .The  present paper highlights about the clinical indications of Drakshasava in and  scientific and experiential view .