Ikshurasasava
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Less heating than Madhvika
Modern description
A fermented beverage made from sugarcane juice, considered less heating than other Asavas like Madhvika.
Purpose
Less heating than Madhvika
Indications
- General debility, weakness, anemia, cough, dyspnea, emaciation, loss of appetite, improves strength and immunity, promotes weight gain.
Classical indications
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Kshaya (Emaciation)
- Mandagni (Digestive impairment)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Deepana
Key ingredients
- Ikshurasa
- Madhu
- Draksha
- Dhataki flowers
- Kankola
- Lavanga
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Tvak
- Ela
- Tejpatra
- Nagakesara
Adult dose
12-24 ml
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Cleaning and drying of herbs
- Preparation of decoction
- Mixing with jaggery or sugar
- Addition of fermentation starter
- Sealing in earthen jar
- Fermentation for specified period
- Filtering and bottling
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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