Raisin Based Decoction (Darakasadi)
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To alleviate fever, or as a general therapeutic drink.
Modern description
A decoction of raisins (draksha) used to quench thirst, relieve vomiting, and support heart health.
Purpose
To alleviate fever, or as a general therapeutic drink.
Indications
- Burning sensation, thirst, debility, emaciation, cough, hoarseness of voice, fatigue, convalescence.
Classical indications
- Chardi (vomiting)
- Hridroga (heart disease)
- Trishna (thirst)
Karma
- Vata-Pittahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Tarpana
- Hridya
Key ingredients
- Yashtimadhu - 1/4 part
- Sharkara - 1/2 part
- Madhu
- Draksha - 1 part
Adult dose
12-24 ml
Pediatric dose
25-50 ml
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients in coarse powder form.
- Prepare a decoction with water (typically 1 part herbs to 16 parts water).
- Boil the mixture until it is reduced to one-eighth.
- Filter the decoction with a clean cloth.
- Preserve for further use.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttarasthana 58, Verse 72.
- 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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