Drakshadi Rasayana
Raisin Tonic

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
Cardamon	Elettaria cardamomum
Indian leaf	Cinnamonum tamala
Mesua	Mesua ferrea
Black Pepper	Piper nigrum
Long Pepper	Piper longum
Ginger	Zingiber officinalis
Nutmeg	Myristica fragrans
Mace	Myristica fragrans
Coriander seed	Coriandrum sativum
White Sandalwood	Santalum album	50 grams ea.
Sugar	Saccharum	9 kg
Raisins	Vitis vinifera	10 kg
Saffron	Crocus sativus	50 grams
Ghee	Butyrum depuro	1.7 kg

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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Drakshadi Rasayana Raisin Tonic