Drakshavaleha
Drakshavaleha is a compound formulation of several ingredients. Referenced in Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy publications (1986, 1999); formulation based on Ashtanga Hridaya classical standards.
| Substance type | Compound formulation of several ingredients, not a single plant |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Referenced in Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy publications (1986, 1999); formulation based on Ashtanga Hridaya classical standards |
The evidence at a glance
1paper on this site for this drug, every one with a DOI.
- 1Laboratory and animal studies
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Drakshavaleha |
Key Ingredients
- Draksha (Vitis vinifera / Raisins) - 768g
- Pippali (Piper longum / Long pepper) - 768g
- Sharkara (sugar) - 2.4kg
- Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra / Licorice) - 96g
- Shunthi (Zingiber officinale / Ginger) - 96g
- Vamshalochana (Bambusa bambos / Bamboo manna) - 96g
- Amalaki Swarasa (Phyllanthus emblica juice) - 12.288L
- Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum / Cinnamon)
- Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea)
- Madhu (honey) - 768g
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Ashtanga Hridaya Chikitsasthana 16/29-31 (Pandu Roga / anemia chapter); referenced in Brihat Trayi classical compendia
How does it work?
- Draksha (raisins) provides natural iron, natural sugars, and polyphenol antioxidants
- Amalaki juice provides high vitamin C content that enhances non-heme iron absorption from dietary and supplemental sources
- Yashtimadhu provides gastroprotective action and enhances nutrient absorption while reducing inflammatory damage to GI mucosa
- Pippali (piperine) enhances hepatic enzyme activity and bioavailability of iron and other nutritional compounds
- Nutritive caloric content from raisins, sugar, and honey provides energy substrate for debilitated and anemic patients
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Pandu (anemia): traditionally used for anemia. A clinical study reported improvement in pregnancy-related anemia.
- Daurbalya (debility/weakness): traditionally used for chronic debility, valued in classical practice for its nutritive and energy-providing properties.
- Yakrit Roga (liver disorders): used in classical practice for hepatic conditions, as indicated in the Ashtanga Hridaya. Its ingredient profile is described as hepatoprotective.
- Garbhini Paricharya (pregnancy care): traditionally used in pregnancy care. An animal study reported fetal protection against cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity.
What do recent studies show?
- Kumar S, Singh G, Reddy KR 2013. Effect of Drakshavaleha in cyclophosphamide induced weight loss and reduction in crown-rump length in developing mice embryo. Ayu. PMID 24250134 · doi:10.4103/0974-8520.119686
Oral administration of Drakshavaleha to pregnant mice minimized cyclophosphamide-induced body weight loss with statistically significant recovery (P<0.001)
Only studies that could be traced to a published paper are listed here. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.
Recent safety updates
- Cytoprotective effect demonstrated against cyclophosphamide toxicity in pregnancy - fetal protective properties
- High sugar content requires monitoring in diabetic patients; consult practitioner for sugar-free alternatives
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Avaleha (semi-solid confection), Modified tablet (compressed Avaleha granules), Capsule (Avaleha granules)
Standard Dosage: 10-20g (1-2 tablespoons) twice daily with warm milk or water. Classical dose as per text reference.
Optimal Timing: After meals with warm milk for Rasayana (rejuvenation) effect; before meals for respiratory conditions; morning and evening doses
Storage: Clean, dry, airtight glass or food-grade plastic containers at room temperature (below 30 deg C). Use clean dry spoon for dispensing - moisture introduction causes microbial growth. Do not refrigerate unless specified - cold storage may crystallize sugars.
Marker Compounds: Resveratrol / OPCs (from Draksha), Piperine (from Pippali), Glycyrrhizin (from Yashtimadhu), Total polyphenols, Sugar content (Brix)
Synergistic Combinations
- Contains multiple synergistic ingredients as per classical formulation
- With warm milk (Anupana) for enhanced Rasayana effect
- With Pippali Churna added for respiratory conditions
- Traditionally combined with Sitopaladi Churna for cough and cold
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies1
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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