Draksharishtam

Bhaishajya Ratnavali 14/73-76, Sharanghar Samhita (M.kh.A.10) (Rajyakshma Chikitsa)

Draksharishtam is an Ayurvedic fermented medicine, used mainly in the treatment of respiratory and intestinal disorders. Draksha refers to Raisin (Dry grapes), which is the main ingredient of this product

S.No.     Sanskrit Name                            Botanical/English Name                      Parts

1              Draksha                                         Vitis vinifera                                       50

2              Gur                                                  Jaggery                                          200

3              Tvak                                                Cinnamomum zeylanicum                 1

4              Ela                                                    Elettaria cardamomum                   1

5              Tejpatra                                          Cinnamomum iners                           1

6              Nagakeshar                                  Mesua ferrea                                       1

7              Priyangu                                        Callicarpa macrophylla                        1

8              Maricha                                          Piper nigrum                                     1

9              Pippali                                            piper longum                                    1

10           Vidanga                                         Embelia ribes                                  1

Pharmacology: Cardiac tonic and expectorant

Indication: Cough, Asthma and general weakness. Used in palpitation of heart with Dabur Arjunarishta.

Classical uses:
Urakshata – useful in chest injury
Kshaya – tuberculosis, chronic respiratory diseases, weight loss
Kasa – cold, cough
Shwasa – Asthma
Galamayan – throat infection / throat disorders
Balakrut – improves strength
Malashodhana – cleanses intestines.

Dose: 1 to 2-table spoonful (15 to 30ml) with equal quantity of water after meals or as directed by the physician.