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Drakshasava
Drakshasava (Sanskrit: द्राक्षासव) is a traditional Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Herbal tonic, tonic made from grapes. Drakshasava is a weak wine because the grape juice is usually only partially fermented. It is also sometimes prepared by using raisin concentrate. The tonic is claimed to be beneficial for maladies such as lethargy, weakness and heat exhaustion. Drakshasava is believed to address health imbalances arising from an excess of the Dosha, Vata-Vayu Dosha and is said to be useful in curing Cardiovascular disease, cardiac disorders and Hemorrhoid, hemorrhoids in the Ayurvedic system. Etymology ''Draksha'' is the Sanskrit word for grape. "Asava" means "distillate", "juice" or "extract". Thus "Drakshasava" means "extract from grapes". Historical references Drakshasava found mention in the Sushruta Samhita, a book of remedies dating to the 3rd–4th century AD/CE. See also * Churna * Chyawanprash * Dabur * Dabur Research Foundation * Grape syrup * Rasayana * Triph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grapes
A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus ''Vitis''. Grapes are a non- climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters. The cultivation of grapes began perhaps 8,000 years ago, and the fruit has been used as human food over history. Eaten fresh or in dried form (as raisins, currants and sultanas), grapes also hold cultural significance in many parts of the world, particularly for their role in winemaking. Other grape-derived products include various types of jam, juice, vinegar and oil. History The Middle East is generally described as the homeland of grape and the cultivation of this plant began there 6,000–8,000 years ago. Yeast, one of the earliest domesticated microorganisms, occurs naturally on the skins of grapes, leading to the discovery of alcoholic drinks such as wine. The earliest archeological evidence for a dominant position of wine-making in human culture dates from 8,000 years ago in Geor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
