Raisin Wine (Draksasava)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Treatment of Prameha (Diabetes)
Modern description
A fermented raisin wine used in the treatment of diabetes and related metabolic disorders.
Purpose
Treatment of Prameha (Diabetes)
Indications
- Kshaya (tissue depletion)
- Shwasa (asthma/dyspnea)
- Kasa (cough)
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Jwara (fever)
- Mandagni (sluggish digestion)
- weakness
Classical indications
- Prameha (Diabetes)
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vata-anulomana (downward movement of Vata)
- Pushtida (nourishing)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
Key ingredients
- Draksa
- Jala
- Sarkara
- Madhu
- Tvak
- Ela
- Patra
- Nagakesara
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Vidanga
- Sita
- Dhataki flowers
Adult dose
12-24 ml
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml (diluted)
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials: Procure authentic raw materials.
- Preparation of Draksha (Raisin) Swarasa (juice): Extract fresh juice from raisins.
- Mixing: Mix the Draksha swarasa with jaggery or honey, Woodfordia fruticosa (Dhataki) flowers, and other ingredients as per AFI formulation.
- Fermentation: Transfer the mixture into a fermentation vessel, traditionally an earthen pot.
- Sealing: Seal the vessel and allow it to ferment in a cool, dark place for a specified period (e.g., 15-30 days).
- Filtering: After fermentation, filter the Asava to remove solid particles.
- Storage: Store the filtered Asava in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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