Drakshadi Rasayana
Raisin Tonic

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Herb Name Cinnamon Cardamon Indian leaf Mesua Black Pepper Long Pepper Ginger Nutmeg Mace Coriander seed White Sandalwood Sugar Raisins Saffron Ghee

Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Elettaria cardamomum Cinnamonum tamala Mesua ferrea Piper nigrum Piper longum Zingiber officinalis Myristica fragrans Myristica fragrans Coriandrum sativum Santalum album Saccharum Vitis vinifera Crocus sativus Butyrum depuro Amount 50 grams ea. 9kg 10kg 50 grams 1.7kg

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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