Draksharishtam is an Ayurveda herbal remedy used tradtionally for abdominal and respiratory ailments. It is sweet in taste due to Vitis vinifera. Its potency is enhanced due to fermentation process.

It is suggested to increase vitality and strength in the body so is indicated in general debility due to any reason.

Draksharishtam is used in the treatment of anorexia, indigestion, anaemia, jaundice etc. It also increases the digestive power and promotes bowel movements.

Moreover it is recommended in the weakness of lungs and relieving respiratory infections. It helps to reduce cough. It also helps to reduce inflammation of respiratory tract.

Main Ingredients of Draksharishta 

Vitis vinifera is the main ingredient of Draksharishtam. It is consiered to be a digestive stimulant and antacid. Other ingredients in Draksharishtam are Cinnamomum verum, Callicarpa macrophylla, Elettaria cardamomum, Embelia ribes , Mesua ferrea, Pogostemon cablin, Piper nigrum, Piper longum and jaggery.

Pharmacological action of Draksharishtam

Draksharishtam has cool potency and sweet and little astringent taste. It soothes vata and pacifies pitta humour. It works on digestive system by holding gastric secretion in natural equilibrium and keeps balance in liver metabolism.

Its main action has been considered to be on digestive system in which it increases secretion of gastric juices but does not increase them from the required natural limits. Secondarily, it is suggested to act on brain and induces desire to eat. This is main mechanism of its action by which it becomes beneficial in anorexia as well as loss of appetite.

Draksharishtam is also a digestive stimulant as mentioned above. It also works in indigestion by increasing metabolism of liver. It is of cool potency so it is also helpful in heartburn and acidity or GERD.

Draksharishtam is rich in natural iron and other minerals. Iron present in Draksharishtam has more bioavailability than iron supplements. Therefore, it increases haemoglobin levels and mostly given in cases of anaemia.

Traditional Ayurveda Textbook Uses and indications of Draksharishta 

1. General weakness
2. Anorexia
3. Loss of appetite
4. Indigestion
5. Abdominal pain with burning sensation or gastritis
6. Anaemia
7. Debility and Emaciation
8. Muscle wasting
9. Cough due to excessive physical work or work beyond stamina
10. In asthma,  to strength respiratory system
11. Constipation – in which person complaints hard stool with painful defecation

Side effects and precautions of Draksharishta 

It has been used in children and pregnant women since medieval times so it generally considered safe under Ayurvedic doctor supervision. It should not be taken if you are patient of diabetes mellitus due sugar content. 

There is no side effects mentioned in Ayurveda texts or reported by clients as such from prescribed therapeutic dosage of this preparation. It is advisable that Ayurveda medicine and treatment are generally considered to be safe when taken under the supervision and guidance of a Qualified and Registered Ayurveda Doctor, but rarely may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. We recommend seeking urgent medical attention in the case of an adverse reaction.

References:

1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali
2. Ayurveda saar sangreh
3. Saharayogam

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