Sura And Asava
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To be used in the treatment of abdominal ailments.
Modern description
Fermented alcoholic beverages (Sura and Asava) used in Ayurvedic treatments, primarily for digestive and abdominal disorders.
Purpose
To be used in the treatment of abdominal ailments.
Indications
- Loss of appetite, digestive weakness, fatigue, debility, emaciation, anemia (depending on the specific ingredients and fermentation process, specific indications may vary)
Classical indications
- Udara Rogas (Abdominal Diseases)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kaphavardhana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rochana
- Balya
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Cooked rice
- Jaggery/Sugar
- Water
- Dhataki flowers
- Spices (ginger, pepper, pippali, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg
Adult dose
30-60 ml (1-2 ounces) or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children
Preparation steps
- Ingredients are selected based on the desired therapeutic effect.
- The ingredients are then mixed with water and allowed to ferment in a closed container for a specific period.
- The fermentation process is carefully monitored to ensure the quality and potency of the final product.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe liver disorders, acute inflammatory conditions
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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