Ingredients, Medicinal Uses, And Dosages Of Drakshadi Kashayam
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Drakshadi Kashayam
Drakshyadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in the form of decoction that has been extensively used in Ayurveda to treat Pitta and Vata disorders, internal burning sensation, nasal bleeding, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, chronic fevers, nausea and vomiting in pregnant women, and vertigo. Drakshyadi Kashayam is very active in promoting our immunity so that our body gets the strength to resist infections. Draksha ( raisins) are the primary component of Drakshyadi Kashayam.
Drakshyadi Kashayam is also available in the form of tablets and churna.
Ingredients Of Drakshadi Kashayam
Drakshadi kashayam is rich in a variety of powerful herbs with lots of medicinal advantages. Draksha or raisins is the primary ingredient of Drakshadi Kashayam. Other potent herbs contained in Drakshadi Kashayam are:
- Draksha (Raisins) - Vitis Vinifera .
- Hribera - Coleus Zeylanicum .
- Sariva - Hemidesmus Indicus .
- Yashtimadhu (Licorice) - Glycyrrhiza Glabra .
- Mahua flowers - Madhuca Indica .
- Gambhari (Beechwood/Kasmari) -Gmelina Arborea .
- Lodhra - Symplocos Racemosa .
- Safed Chandan (White Sandalwood)- Santalum Album .
- Mustak (Nut Grass) - Cyperus Rotundus .
- Amla -Emblica Officinalis .
- Parushaka - Phoenix Famifera .
- Jati Pushpa - Jasminum Sambac .
- Kamal Kesar (Lotus) - Nelumbium Speciosum .
- Padmaka - Prunus Cerasoides .
- Ushira or Khas (Vetiver) - Vetiveria Zizanioides .
- Kamal Nal - Nelumbium Speciosum .
A variety of powerful herbs that makes Drakshadi Kashayam so effective are kamal nal, draksha, ushira, padmaka, kamal kesar, jati pushpa, parushaka, amla, mustak, lodhra, chandan, gambhari, madhuka flowers, sariva, yashtimadhu, and hribera.
Medicinal Properties Of Drakshadi Kashayam
Drakshadi kashayam is rich in a variety of powerful The herbs contained in Drakshadi Kashayam are rich in powerful medicinal properties.
- Antipyretic.
- Mild laxative.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Digestive stimulant.
- Anti-ulcerogenic.
- Antioxidant.
- Anti-microbial.
- Depurative.
- Carminative.
- Antacid.
- Adaptogenic.
- Haematinic.
- Cholagogue.
Drakshadi kashayam is rich in medicinal properties like an antipyretic, mild laxative, anti-inflammatory, digestive stimulant, depurative, carminative, antacid, adaptogenic, haematinic, cholagogue, anti-ulcerogenic, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Indications Of Drakshadi Kashayam
- Pacify Vata and Pitta disorders
The antacid property of Drakshadi kashayam pacifies vata and pitta disorders. Draksha herb is rich in astringent and coolant properties that help to balance Vata and pitta doshas effectively. .
- Treats fever ( jwara)
The antipyretic and diuretic property of Drakshadi Kashayam helps to get rid of fever symptoms. .
- Prevents vomiting (Chardi)
The coolant property of the herbs contained in Drakshadi Kashayam helps to manage to vomit effectively. .
- Treats burning sensation
Madhuka, sariva, padmaka, and musta herbs are rich in Drakshadi kashayam that will help to prevent burning sensation naturally due to their coolant properties. .
- Treats upper bleeding disorders(Urdwaga Raktapitta )
The herbs contained in Drakshadi kashayam have astringent and antipyretic properties that help prevent bleeding disorders. .
- Pipaasa (thirst)
Excessive thirst arises due to the pitta disorder in the body. The laghu( light) and antiemetic property of the herbs contained in Drakshadi kashayam helps to prevent symptoms of excessive thirst. .
- Treats Indigestion
Drakshadi kashayam helps to stimulate digestion, prevents constipation, and improves appetite naturally. .
- Treats alcoholism
Padmaka, one of the primary ingredients in Drakshadi kashayam helps to treat the symptoms of alcoholism and is effective in reducing burning sensation also. .
- Treats ulcerative colitis
Drakshadi kashayam is rich in antiulcerogenic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent Irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. .
- Treats jaundice
The astringent property of mrinal herbs helps to prevent the symptoms of jaundice effectively. .
- Treats painful urination
The diuretic and mild laxative property of Drakshadi kashayam helps to prevent burning and painful urination. .
- Fight with infections
The antimicrobial properties of Drakshadi kashayam helps to prevent the inward f bacterias and viruses to the body. .
Drakshadi kashayam has multiple health benefits like treats with fever, excessive thirst, alcoholism, infections, painful urination, vata and pitta disorders, jaundice, ulcerative colitis, indigestion, bleeding disorders, and vomiting.
Dosage Of Drakshadi Kashayam
- Adults can take Drakshadi Kashayam of 15 ml with 45 with an equal quantity of water and little honey once or twice daily or as per the guidance of their doctor.
- If it is a Drakshadi kashayam tablet, adults can take 1 or 2 tablets once or twice a day. .
- Drakshadi kashayam churna can take 60 grams of churna in 960 ml water.
Side Effects Of Drakshadi Kashayam
There are no serious health issues reported yet with the consumption of Drakshadi Kashayam.
Precautions
Drakshadi kashayam is safe to use during pregnancy and lactating periods. However, it is better to consult your Ayurvedic practitioner before starting consuming the kashaya.
References
- Ashtanga Hridaya Chikitsa Sthana 1/55-58.
