Raisin Tonic (Drakshadi Rasayana)
Drakshadi Rasayana
Raisin Tonic
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | Cinnamonum zeylanicum | 50 grams ea. |
| Cardamon | Elettaria cardamomum | 9kg |
| Indian leaf | Cinnamonum tamala | 10kg |
| Mesua | Mesua ferrea | 50 grams |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | 1.7kg |
| Long Pepper | Piper longum | |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinalis | |
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | |
| Mace | Myristica fragrans | |
| Coriander seed | Coriandrum sativum | |
| White Sandalwood | Santalum album | |
| Sugar | Saccharum | |
| Raisins | Vitis vinifera | |
| Saffron | Crocus sativus | |
| Ghee | Butyrum depuro |
Preparation:
Powder all the herbs (excluding Raisins and Saffron); pulp the Raisins and mix with the beaten Saffron; make a syrup with the sugar in water. Add the Raisin paste to the syrup and mix with the powdered herbs. Stir well, then mix in the ghee to form a paste with a suitable consistency.
Function:
Tonifies Qi and Blood, benefits the Spleen and Lungs
Use:
1. Weakness and Debility
2. Anemia
3. Digestive weakness
4. Cough and Bronchitis associated with weakness
5. Restorative in Chronic illness
6. Gentle Laxative
Dose:
6–12 grams, 2 or 3 times daily with hot milk or hot water
Cautions:
None noted
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