Sugar Wine (Sharkara)
Pleasing to the mouth, mildly intoxicating, fragrant, and cures diseases of the bladder.
Modern description
Sharkara wine is a fermented drink made primarily from sugar, used for treating bladder disorders.
Purpose
Pleasing to the mouth, mildly intoxicating, fragrant, and cures diseases of the bladder.
Indications
- Weakness, Fatigue, Emaciation, Digestive issues, Anorexia, Used as an Anupana (adjuvant) for other medicines, depending on the added herbs it may act as a general tonic.
Classical indications
- Diseases of the bladder
Karma
- Vatahara (Balances Vata), Pittavardhana (Increases Pitta - potentially, depending on ingredients), Kaphakara (Increases Kapha - potentially, depending on ingredients)
- Deepana (Appetizer), Pachana (Digestive), Balya (Tonic), Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Sharkara
- Water
- Dhataki flowers
- specific herbs/spices may vary based on tradition but can include
- Madhu
- Ela
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Twak
- Tejpatra
- Nagkesar . Ratios are often proprietary secrets
- but Dhataki generally constitutes a significant portion for fermentation.
Adult dose
15-30 ml (1-2 tablespoons) once or twice a day, or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner. Dosage depends on individual constitution, digestive capacity, and the specific formulation.
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner. Typically, Aravaindasava, Draskhasava and Pippalyasavam are used in pediatric conditions. For an infant of 6 months up to 1 year of age - just 2 - 3 ml, after diluting with equal / double quantities of water. For one year old kid, dose is usually 4 - 5 ml, after diluting with equal / double quantities of water.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Preparation of decoction (Kashaya) or infusion, if required
- Addition of Sharkara (sugar) or jaggery
- Addition of fermentation-promoting agents like Woodfordia fruticosa (Dhataki)
- Sealing the container and allowing fermentation for a specific period
- Filtering the fermented liquid
- Storing in a clean container
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in severe hyperglycemia, known sensitivity to any ingredient.