Maireya
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One of the grain-based Asavas (fermented preparations).
Modern description
Maireya is a traditional fermented Ayurvedic drink made from grains, used to improve digestion, strength, and balance Vata and Kapha doshas.
Purpose
One of the grain-based Asavas (fermented preparations).
Indications
- Agni Mandya (digestive impairment)
- Aruchi (anorexia)
- Vata disorders
- Weakness
- Debility
- General tonic
- Cough
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
Classical indications
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory ailments
- General weakness
Karma
- Deepana (digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (appetizer)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Pittavardhana (increases Pitta, but in moderation compared to other asavas)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Madhu
- Dhataki flowers
- Water
- Draksha
Adult dose
15-30 ml, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials: Grains (like rice or barley), herbs, and other ingredients are collected and cleaned.
- Preparation of Kalka (paste): Some herbs are made into a fine paste.
- Fermentation: The grains, herbs, and water are mixed in a fermentation vessel. A starter culture may be added.
- Sealing and Incubation: The vessel is sealed and kept in a warm place for fermentation.
- Filtering: After fermentation, the liquid is filtered.
- Storage: The filtered Asava is stored in bottles.
Safety contraindications
- Acute inflammatory conditions
- Severe liver disorders
- Pregnancy (use with caution)
- Breastfeeding (use with caution)
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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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