Haritaki Mixed With Grapes (Haritaki Draksha Linctus)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Treatment for burning in the stomach after eating
Modern description
A simple combination of Haritaki and grapes used as a linctus to alleviate burning sensations in the stomach after meals. Haritaki acts as a mild laxative and digestive aid, while grapes provide a soothing effect.
Purpose
Treatment for burning in the stomach after eating
Indications
- Mild constipation, digestive weakness, loss of appetite, mild abdominal discomfort, general debility, preventative health tonic, improving digestion.
Classical indications
- Burning in the stomach caused by food
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Rasayana
- Vatanulomana
Key ingredients
- Haritaki fruit
- Dried Grapes (Vitis vinifera
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Obtain fresh, ripe grapes and dried Haritaki fruits.
- Wash the grapes thoroughly and remove any stems or seeds.
- Grind the Haritaki fruits into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a mechanical grinder.
- Mix the grape pulp and Haritaki powder in a clean bowl.
- Heat the mixture gently over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Continue heating until the mixture thickens to a linctus consistency.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight glass container.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with severe diarrhea, acute dysentery or extreme exhaustion.
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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