# Drakshadi Kashayam

> Drakshadi Kashayam is a classical Ayurvedic kashaya, a water decoction. Resveratrol has moderate oral bioavailability (~20-30%) — enhanced in hot aqueous medium. Polyphenols are rapidly absorbed from decoction form. Optimal Timing: Before meals, morning and evening Shelf Life: Same day (fresh), 6 months (preserved), 3 years (tablet) Storage: Fresh: use same day.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Drakshadi Kashayam](/formulation/drakshadi-kashayam/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Madhura | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Snigdha | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Kashayam (decoction), Kashayam tablet (modern), Concentrated liquid (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 15-30 mL or 2 tablets twice daily before meals, as per Sahasrayogam

**Bioavailability:** Natural sugars from [Draksha](/herb/draksha/) aid palatability and provide quick energy. [Resveratrol](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#resveratrolresveratrol) has moderate oral bioavailability (~20-30%) — enhanced in hot aqueous medium. [Polyphenols](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#polyphenols) are rapidly absorbed from decoction form.

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals, morning and evening

**Shelf Life:** Same day (fresh), 6 months (preserved), 3 years (tablet)

**Storage:** Fresh: use same day. Concentrates: amber glass at room temperature. Tablets: airtight containers at room temperature.

**Marker Compounds:** [Resveratrol](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#resveratrolresveratrol), [Quercetin](/reference/quercetinquercetin/), Gallic acid, [Catechin](/reference/catechin/), Tartaric acid

**Quality Parameters:** pH, specific gravity, total solids, total sugar (higher due to [Draksha](/herb/draksha/)), extractive values, resveratrol content by HPLC, total polyphenols, HPTLC fingerprint, microbial limits, heavy metals

**Vehicle (Anupana):** As is (warm decoction) or with honey

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Draksharishta](/formulation/draksharishta/)
- [Drakshadi Kwath](/glossary/concepts-a-m/#drakshadi-kwath)
- [Abhayarishta](/formulation/abhayarishta/)
- [Triphala](/herb/triphala/) Churna

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.