Draksharishta (Draksharishtam) – Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage Reference: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyamakhanda Introduction Draksharishta is an herbal medicine primarily used in the treatment of respiratory and intestinal diseases. Draksha can also be called raisins or dry grapes, which is the main ingredient of this formulation. Draksharishta contains 5-10 percent self-generated alcohol. The self-generated alcohol and water present in the formulation act as a media to deliver the active herbal substances to the body. Draksharishta is used in respiratory disorders like