Drakshasava (Sanskrit: द्राक्षासव) is a traditional Ayurvedic tonic made from grapes.[1] Drakshasava is a weak wine because the grape juice is usually only partially fermented.[2] It is also sometimes prepared by using raisin concentrate.[3] The tonic is claimed to be beneficial for maladies such as lethargy, weakness and heat exhaustion.[3] Drakshasava is believed to address health imbalances arising from an excess of the Vata-Vayu Dosha[4] and is said to be useful in curing cardiac disorders and hemorrhoids[citation needed] in the Ayurvedic system.[4]
- ^ Chandrashekhar Gopalji Thakkur (1974), Introduction to Ayurveda, the science of life, ASI Publishers, ISBN 9780883210055, retrieved 2010-05-03,
... the Asava which has draksha (grapes) as the main ingredient is known as ' Drakshasava ' ...
- ^ Lala Sukh Dyal (1942), Tropical Fruits, Chemical Publishing Company, Inc, retrieved 2010-05-04,
...Partially fermented juices like drakshasava prepared from grapes are very popular with Indians and are said to be a great tonic ...
- ^ a b Linda Bladholm (2000), The Indian grocery store demystified, Macmillan, ISBN 1-58063-143-6, retrieved 2010-05-04,
... You may also find Drakshasava, an Ayurvedic tonic made from raisin concentrate. It is taken for heat exhaustion and weakness. ...
- ^ a b Prakash Paranjpe; Smita Paranjpe (2001), Herbs for beauty: revealing ayurvedic treasures, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan, ISBN 81-7084-149-6, retrieved 2010-05-04,
... The use of grapewine (Drakshasava) is beneficial to reduce Vata ...