Sauviraka
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Grain-based Asava
Modern description
Sauviraka is a grain-based Asava, a type of fermented alcoholic beverage, used to stimulate digestion and improve appetite. It is prepared through the fermentation of grains, typically barley, and is known for its digestive and carminative properties.
Purpose
Grain-based Asava
Indications
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Abdominal distension
- Vata disorders
- Constipation
- Duodenal diseases
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Piles
- Flatulence
Classical indications
- Grahani (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Arsas (piles)
- Udavarta (flatulence)
- Angamarda (malaise)
- Asthi sula (pain in bones)
- Anaha (flatulence)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Kapha hara
Key ingredients
- Dhanya
- Yavanalaka
- Water
Adult dose
20-40 ml
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect Yava (barley)
- De-husk barley
- Cook or keep it raw
- Add 8 times of water
- Allow to ferment
Safety contraindications
- May be contraindicated in severe Pitta conditions
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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