Drakshadi Kashayam is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is also known as Drakshadi Kashaya. Draksha refers to raisins. Raisin is the main ingredients of this medicine.
Uses
Drakshadi Kashayam benefits:
It is used to treat hangover produced after having excess alcohol.
It also reduces the ill effects of alcohol and helps in quick metabolism of alcohol from liver.
It protects liver.
It is used to treat fever of Vata and Pitta origin.
It relieves tiredness and dizziness.
It is used to treat nasal bleeding, internal burning sensation, jaundice, excessive thirst.
Useful in the treatment for schizophrenia.
Doctors also prescribe this for the treatment of
anemia and liver disorders.
Morning sickness in pregnant women, with nausea and vomiting. It balances Pitta and Kapha, and can be taken for a period of 2 – 4 weeks of time.
It is useful to relieve excess drowsiness caused by sedative and sleep inducing medicines.
It is used for the treatment of headache and migraine.
Dosage
Drakshadi Kashayam dose: The dose is 12 – 24 ml, before food, at about 6 am and 6pm or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is usually advised to add equal amount of water to the kashayam. It is advised to have a little honey or sugar after taking / along this medicine.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects
Drakshadi Kashaya Side Effects: There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
Contents, ingredients
Drakshadi Kashayam Ingredients:
Draksha – dry grapes
Madhuka – Madhuca longifolia
Yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Lodhra – Symplocos racemosa
Kashmari – Gmelina arborea
Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
Musta – Cyperus rotundus
Amla – Emblica officinalis
Hribera – Coleus zeylanicus
Padmakesara – Nelumbium speciosum
Padmaka – Prunus cerasoides
Mrinala – Nelumbium speciosum
Usheera – Vetiveria zizanioides
Parushaka – Phoenix famifera
Chandana – Santalum album
Jatipushpa – Jasminum sambac
It is added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to quarter part, filtered.
Reference
Drakshadi Kashayam reference: Ashtanga Hrudaya Chikitsasthana 1/55-58, Sahasrayoga, – Vata-pitta Jwarahara Kashayam.
Drakshadi Kashayam Tablet is this same Kashayam in tablet form. Its dose is – 2 tablets 2 times a day before food with water. Drakshadi Kwatha churna is the herbal coarse powder of the above herbs.
Shloka, Sanskrit Verse
Manufacturer
Kerala Ayurveda Limited manufactures the same product with the name Drakshadi Kwath.
Other manufacturers are – AVN, AVP, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal
Nagarjuna – Draakshaadi Kashaayam, Draakshaadi Kashaayam Tablet
Difference between Drakshadi Lehyam and Kashayam
Drakshadi Kashayam is the herbal decoction form. It is made up of coolant Ayurvedic herbs and is useful in relieving Pitta disorders and liver disorders. It is suitable in people with diabetes.
Drakshadi Leha is slightly hot in nature, due to long pepper, ginger, cinnamon and Vamshalochana. It is not suitable in diabetic patients. It is very useful in liver disorders. It is more commonly used when digestion process correction, weight improvement, nourishment improvement is desired.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
51 thoughts on “Drakshadi Kashayam – Benefits, Dose, Side Effects And Ingredients”
do it will increase heat in body as i am feeling more thristy when i take it
not actually. if so, try it by adding it equal amount of water. if not reduced, consult your doctor.
Hi, you need to mix it with equal quantity of water before taking it. If you already are doing so, try mixing 3 times water (if it is 10 ml Kashayam, then add 30 ml of water to it), before taking. If problem persists, consult your doctor for substitute.
HI Doctor
My Doctor Prescribed this medicine for Fungal Infection caused by Candida Albicians
but here it is medicine is for hangover and vata pitta fever according to classical ayurveda .
Is my doctor prescibed right
With Thanks
Says it is ‘shows remarkable results with insanity’. Can you define insanity as I believe this is an outdated medical term? (and an offensive one as well) 🙂
I am so sorry for the blunder. Have changed the terminology. I mean to write schizophrenia.
Drakshadi kashayam, being a potent Pitta calming medicine, it is very useful in controlling Pitta associated schizophrenia symptoms such as aggressiveness, violent behavior, anger etc.
Thanks for taking time to pointing out.
Dr. Hebber,
Schizophrenia is an established diagnosis with many subtypes as per DSM-5R where in some types have kapha predominance as well. Better you use the term psychosis or depressive disorder in manic phase where there is always pitta predominance.
Dr. Rajiv Relhan
Hi sir.. can drakshadi syrup be taken for weight gain due to muscle loss and weak nervous system?? plz kindly guide…
Please advice me a treatment to reduce belly fat.
Thanks.
Kindly givr main indication of this medocine
Madatyaya – alcohol hangover
Pitta Vikruti and Amlapitta.
sir I have been prescribed drakshadi kashyam for stomach pain and burning how long will the time taken be for the medicine to be effective Ashok
Depends on cause of your stomach pain. It may take 2 – 3 weeks to show results.
Hi Doctor
Sir I have been prescribed Drakshadi kwatham ,Gandha tail am and Narasimha rasayanam for my hypothyroidism problem. plz guide me what iam taking is correct medicines ??
I was given this(drakshadi keshayam) what ever for?? I don’t drink
Depends on the intensity of symptoms.
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Respected doctor.. shall we take both ayurvedic n homeopathic medicine at the same time….. Is there any side effect
Hi, you can take both the set of medicines together. No problem.
Hi no problem with non veg food, while taking this kashaya. You can take non veg food.
It looks fine. Please go ahead with the advice.
Iam 50. I have thyroid since 2008. Im advised to take Thyronorm 100 to 125mg daily on empty stomach. After half an hour I can take my breakfast or tea. At times, it is hyper and at times it is hypo. Now since more than 5 to 6 months, my haemoglobin is down. I was advised Lupiheme.
But still the level is low. I got other issues now…. my left hand is painful near the elbow and my left leg near the kneeand pain here and there.. As advised by Ayurvedic doctor, Since more than three weeks, Iam having drakshadhi kashayam- 15ml with lohasindooram & chandraprabhavati before meals – morning and evening. After meals morning & evening –
aswagandharishtam 20ml with suvarnamuktadi pill.
Iam not having with warrm water as advised, but normal water. My body type is identified as pitta body.
My left hand is paining more now. Not able to lift anything with left hand. Iam worried of losing my left side. Please advise.
hi doc,
I have burning sensation in the abdomen. The Doc. prescribe the below. But it gives me more burning, pls advise
1. drakshadi kashayam
2. indukanthan kashayam
3. thikthaka gritham
4. sankha bhasmam
5. dhanwantharam gulika
Please avoid dhanwantharam gulika and indukanthan kashayam.
COntinue with the rest of the medicines for a month.
Sir, my Friend is alcoholic. We are giving this Draskshadi kashayam. Is it good to control alcohol , or any other kashayam should be given .Pls help
Mix 2 grams of Celery with 10 ml of Drakshadi kashayam + 20 ml of water, give it twice a day 10 minutes before food.
Can be continued for 2 monyhs time.
Thank you sir …will that control alcohol?
Sir i have lot gas problem and now my chest also burning when i take meal some times it well not digest properly and doctor said i have faty liver grade one so plz tell how cure this permantly
Hi doctor ,,
My sister have a kidney problem with cretine level of 600, doctors advice her for dailysis ,, but ayurvedic doctor advise for DrakshadiKashyam one time a day for 15 days
Kindly advise it will work ??
Drakshadi kashayam alone might not be useful to bring down creatinine level.
What is ur suggetion to bring it down ??
Is there treatment for hypogondaism in ayurAyur
Sir, I have been prescribed Drakshadi Kashayam and Manasamitram pills for stressful, dreamy sleep (often negative dreams) that is creating mood problems during the day, anxiety and related problems which is affecting my routine life.
I was told I will start seeing positive results with 3-5 days. It is two weeks now, but there is not much change. I am continuing to take the medicine regularly hoping there will be results soon.
Kindly advise if I am on right track with the medicines for the symptoms mentions. Thank you.
Is this medicine used for maintaining sodium level in blood?
No.
Sir, this medicine reduces weight of person? Any important codrink to improve weight a long with this medicine?
It does not increase weight of the person. It is often used for improving weight along with ghee based herbal medicines.
Hi Doctor, I´m taking drakshadi kashayam (15 ml in 60 ml of warm water) with one stressnil tablet at 6 pm for treating insomnia with anxiety but both continue after three months of treatment. May I strenghten the treatment with shirodhara and if so, how many and how often do you recommend?
Sir can this medicine be taken if burning sensation in stomach due to ulcer in intestine will it cure it
Hi sir,
What is the useful part of Gmelina arborea taken in Drakshadi kashaya?
Gmelia abrorea has two useful parts. One is roots and another one, fruit. Whenever Vata pitta balancing, nourishing functions are desired, its fruit is used, whenever strong anti inflammatory effect is desired, root is used. In this case, fruit is used.
Whenever, it is seen amongst Dashamoola (group of 10 roots), obviously root is used. Read complete details of this wonderful herb here
https://easyayurveda.com/2014/11/12/gambhari-gmelina-arborea-uses-side-effects-dose/
is drakshadi kashayam used for anxiolytic treatment?
Yes. There is another medicine called Brahmi Drakshadi kashayam. That is more commonly used.
Does drakshadi kashayam and karisalai karpam tablet(siddha medicine) having same effects in the body?
No. They are different with different effects.
Is this prescribed for pregnancy after 6 months
Yes, if the need by, for a short period of 4 – 6 weeks, in lower doses.
Is it good anxiety
Yes.