Drakshadi Vati – Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects

Drakshadi Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine, in tablet from. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of dizziness, heart burn, gastritis etc. 

Uses and effect on dosha

Drakshadi Vati uses: It is used in the treatment of gastritis, dyspepsia, anorexia, heart burn, dizziness, GERD, indigestion. It is also useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta.

Shloka- Sanskrit verse

Dose and duration of use

Drakshadi Bati Dosage: – 1 – 2 tablets 2 – 3 times a day after food or as advised by your Ayurvedic doctor.

How long to use? It can be used for a period of  2 – 3 months.

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.

Ingredients

Drakshadi Vati ingredients: 
Draksha – Raisin – Vitis vinifera  – 10 g
Pathya – Haritaki – Chebulic myrobalan – Terminalia chebula – fruit rind – 10 g
Sita – Sugar Candy – 20 g

Side effects

Drakshadi Vati Side Effects:
People with diabetes should avoid long term use of this medicine, since it contains sugar and raisins as ingredients.
Over-dosage may cause loose stools.

Reference and shelf life

Drakshadi Vati reference: Yogaratnakara Amlapitta Chikitsa p:703, AFI, Vol. II 10:6

Expiry date: 2 years from the date of manufacture.