Drakshasava

द्राक्षासवः

Drakshasava (grape wine) is one of the most valued fermented preparations. It is prepared from grapes (Draksha) and is sweet and slightly sour in taste, cold in potency (unlike most other alcoholic preparations), and sweet in post-digestive effect. It is cardiotonic, strengthening, aphrodisiac, relieves thirst, and promotes appetite. Among all wines, Drakshasava is considered the most sattvic (pure) and least harmful. Old grape wine is considered superior to new. It is useful in digestive weakness, debility, cardiac conditions, and as a general tonic. Being cold in potency, it does not aggravate Pitta as much as other alcoholic preparations. Verses: 22-25.

What is Drakshasava (Grape Wine / द्राक्षासव)?

<p>Drakshasava (grape wine) is one of the most valued fermented preparations. It is prepared from grapes (Draksha) and is sweet and slightly sour in taste, cold in potency (unlike most other alcoholic preparations), and sweet in post-digestive effect. It is cardiotonic, strengthening, aphrodisiac, relieves thirst, and promotes appetite. Among all wines, Drakshasava is considered the most sattvic (pure) and least harmful. Old grape wine is considered superior to new. It is useful in digestive weakness, debility, cardiac conditions, and as a general tonic. Being cold in potency, it does not aggravate Pitta as much as other alcoholic preparations. Verses: 22-25.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Hridya (cardiotonic)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Vrishya (aphrodisiac)</li><li>Trishna-nigrahana (thirst-relieving)</li><li>Rochana (relish-promoting)</li></ul>

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