Sharkarasava
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Type of Asava
Modern description
Sharkarasava is a type of Asava (fermented drink) primarily made from sugar. It acts as a tonic and helps in relieving fatigue.
Purpose
Nourishing and strengthening tonic
Indications
- General debility, fatigue, emaciation, thirst, burning sensation, Pitta imbalances, convalescence
Classical indications
- General debility
- Fatigue
- Emaciation
- Thirst
- Burning sensation
- Pitta imbalances
- Convalescence
Karma
- Tarpana (Nourishing)
- Brumhana (Weight-promoting)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Shramahara (Relieves fatigue)
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
Key ingredients
- Sharkara
- Water
- Madhu
- Specific aromatic and digestive herbs are often added based on tradition and desired effects , Lavanga (Clove), Tvak (Cinnamon), Maricha (Black Pepper), Pippali (Long Pepper), Shunthi (Ginger)
Adult dose
20-50 ml, once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Cleaning and processing of herbs
- Preparation of a decoction (Kashaya) or use of fresh herbs
- Addition of Sharkara (sugar)
- Addition of fermentation agent (Dhataki flowers)
- Sealing the container and allowing fermentation for 15-45 days
- Filtering the fermented liquid
- Quality control testing
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, severe renal or hepatic dysfunction.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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