Drakshadi Churna

Reference: Vaidya-yoga-ratnavali

Introduction

Draksha means raisins and Drakshadi Churna is a powdered herbal formulation which consists of 23 other herbs along with raisins. This formulation is useful in treating generalized weakness and digestive ailments. It also treats respiratory ailments.

Ingredients

• Raisins (Dried grapes)
• Laja (Puffed rice)
• Sitopala (Nelumo nucifera)
• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
• Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus)
• Indian thorny bamboo (Bambusa bambos)
• Fragrant swamp mallow (Pavonia odorata)
• Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)
• Musta/Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus)
• Sandalwood (Santalum album)
• Long pepper (Piper longum)
• Khas khas grass (Vetiveria zizaniodis)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
• Patra (Cinnamomum tamala)
• Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea)
• Vidanga/False black pepper (Embelia ribes)
• Puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)
• Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
• Dried ginger (Zingiber officinalis)
• Perfume ginger (Hedychium spicatum)
• Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
• Talis (Abies webbiana)
• Sugar

Method of Preparation

Clean and grind all the ingredients separately and combine them to form a homogenous powder and store it in an airtight container away from heat and light.

Dosage

3 to 6 grams with lukewarm water twice a day after meals. It can also be taken with honey.

Indications

• Indigestion
• Dry cough
• Leucorrhea
• Burning urination
• Gastritis
• Menorrhagia
• Hyperhidrosis (Excessive sweating)
• Other ailments due to aggravated pitta

Contraindications

• Over dosage might cause loose stools but they can be managed by consuming a glass or two of buttermilk with meals.
• Patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension should use it with caution.
• It should be taken under strict medical supervision.