Drakshasav
Drakshasav

Drakshasav

$32 | 375ml
Some tiredness is just sleep debt. Other tiredness feels like you’re not rebuilding properly - appetite is uneven, energy runs low, and you feel “spent” more easily than you used to. Drakshasav is chosen when you want nourishing, steady support that helps you build back a stronger baseline over time.
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What it is

Drakshasav is a classical Ayurvedic asava - a liquid herbal preparation created through natural fermentation. This process supports deeper extraction of herbal constituents and creates a gentle carrier that supports steady uptake - making it a practical choice when you want a routine that feels easy to take, easy to continue, and supportive day after day.

Who it is for

For adults who want support when:
• You feel tired, depleted, or “low on reserves.”
• You want nourishing support for steadier stamina and recovery (not a “quick pick-me-up”).
• You want support for comfortable breathing and day-to-day respiratory ease.
• You prefer a liquid formula taken after meals.
• You want support that builds rather than pushes.

Why it works

Drakshasav is used when the body needs gentler rebuilding support when you feel run down, drained, or depleted, but harsh tonics feel like too much. It centres on Draksha with traditionally paired herbs used to support nourishment, steadier energy, and smoother recovery. In practice, it’s chosen to help rebuild reserves without overstimulating the system. Taken consistently after meals as prescribed, it supports a more stable baseline over time - the kind of support that helps you feel more “filled up” from within.

Key Benefits

• Supports steadier energy when you feel tired or depleted.
• Helps support recovery capacity after demanding periods.
• Supports comfortable breathing and respiratory wellbeing.
• Supports overall nourishment and vitality over time.
• Supports a more stable baseline without overstimulation.

Good For

Adults who want nourishing support when:
• You feel tired more often than you’d like.
• Stamina feels lower and recovery feels slower.
• You want gentle support for respiratory comfort.
• You want a consistent, post-meal tonic as part of your routine.

How to Use

15ml mixed with an equal amount of water, taken after each meal or as advised by your practitioner.

Ingredients

Vitis vinifera 1.85g (Extract vol 11.834 ml], Woodfordia fruitcosa 0.371g, Piper cubeba, Syzygium aromaticum, Myristica fragrans, Piper nigrum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Amomum subulatum, Cinnamomum tamala, Mesua ferra, Piper longum, Plumbago zeylanicum, Piper chaba, Piper longum, Vitex negundo each 0.023g.

Safety & Quality

Taken as prescribed by your practitioner. If you’re pregnant, on medication, or managing a health condition, check with your healthcare professional first. If you’d like personalised guidance on whether Drakshasav fits your body and goals, you are welcome to book a personalised lifestyle consult with Dr. Ajit.

Key Functional Ingredients

Draksha - Vitis vinifera

Valued for gentle nourishment and replenishment support.

Kababchini - Piper cubeba

Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and clear, steady function.

Jatiphal - Myristica fragrans

Supports digestive steadiness and a settled internal rhythm.

What our clients are saying

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Nourishment isn’t just food - it’s what your body can absorb

Sometimes fatigue isn’t from doing too much - it’s from not replenishing well. When appetite is inconsistent, digestion is off, or you’ve been through a demanding season, you can feel under-fuelled even if you’re “eating fine.” Ayurveda puts a lot of emphasis on rebuilding through gentle nourishment and routine. Drakshasav is chosen as part of that approach - supporting a steadier baseline over time, especially when you want support that feels restoring rather than forcing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ayurveda is the ancient healthcare system of India. It is a Sanskrit word - Ayur means 'life' or 'daily living' and Veda means 'science'. Ayurveda then is the name given to the scientific study of life, based on the eternal principle that everyone should live in a healthy & balanced state.

Ayurveda believes that a properly nourished body, that is free from toxins, is the abode of a creative mind and indomitable spirit.

Ayurveda can treat diseases of all systems of the body. There are special treatment for the diseases of the elderly, women and children. Disorders of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory and reproductive systems as well as infectious diseases, mental disorders and many more illnesses can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic herbal preparations & procedures.

Many diseases for which modern medicine has no effective cure are successfully treated by Ayurveda. 

Research institutes & Ayurvedic medical colleges in India are engaged in constant research and development which has resulted in bringing to light the efficacy of many age old formulations.

Well-documented studies confirm the breakthroughs in this field, including the successful treatment of diabetes, arthritis & cancer.

Modern medicine treats symptomatically rather than looking to the root cause of the problem. This stems from the view that all people are more or less the same. Ayurveda’s special contribution is healing the cause of the symptoms by considering the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal itself. 

Ayurveda has perfected healing treatments and herbal preparations to keep the physical, mental and emotional health of a person in its prime throughout life. It is contrary to the current practice of waiting until symptoms appear before getting medical help or only seeking treatment when a disease manifests.

Ayurveda has a simple treatment plan:

• Stop the further accumulation of toxins in the body by improving digestion. Food is then “cooked” properly, preventing the build up of toxins.
• Remove accumulated toxins from the body through herbal preparations and specific Ayurvedic treatments like massage.
• Nourish the depleted tissues through diet, herbal preparations & lifestyle changes.

• Ayurveda is based on the subjective understanding of the body.

• Ayurveda aims to improve the wellbeing of everybody and does not belong to a particular country or religion.

• Treatment is based on the individual as a whole.

• It is a much more systematic & holistic approach to achieve perfect balance between mind, body & soul.

• Whatever is present in the universe, Ayurveda recognises as also being present in the human body.

• The Universe according to Ayurveda is composed of the five great elements - Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth (Known as Panchmahabhuta).

• These elements are responsible for all the living and nonliving substances in this universe.

• The human body is also composed of the five great elements

• Man is said to be the microcosm of this macrocosm

• These elements are recognised in the form of three Doshas or biological humours - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• The three Doshas are the intelligences behind each and every function that occurs in the body:


Air & Ether = Vata


Fire & Water = Pitta


Earth & Water = Kapha



• The Doshas govern the psycho-biological and physio-pathological changes in the body.

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be found in every body cell, tissue and organ.

• The level of each Dosha varies from person to person which ultimately determines an individual’s body type (Prakriti).

• It is the most eco-friendly system of medicine as it only uses materials that are natural and compatible to the body.

• Each individual has a unique bodily intelligence that has the power to keep the body in perfect health as long as this intelligence stays in balance.

• Ayurveda gives us a detailed & logical explanation of way the body, mind & soul interact.

Ayurveda recognises three primary energies or Doshas in the body, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Together they regulate every physiological and psychological characteristic from basic cellular processes to the most complex biological functions.

When these forces are in a state of natural balance the defence mechanism of the body works at peak efficiency. But when this balance is disturbed due to an incompatible diet, lifestyle, lack or excess of exercise or mental stress, then the body's immunity can be affected. This encourages the growth of bacteria and viruses which will cause sickness and disease.



VATA

Vata – represents momentum. It is responsible for all the bodily activities and sensations. It controls the movement of blood through the circulatory system, breathing, the delivery of nutrients to the cells and the removal & excretion of waste products.

Location – Colon, bladder, thighs, hips, legs & kidneys.

Qualities – Rough, dry, cold, mobile, light, quick, clear, astringent and expansive


PITTA

Pitta – represents metabolism. It governs digestion and metabolic transformation of nutrients into biologically usable forms. It also imparts the capacity to absorb ideas and impressions and bestows intelligence and an enthusiasm for life.

Location - Small intestines, liver, gallbladder lower part of the stomach, spleen and pancreas

Qualities - Hot, Sharp, Penetrating, Light, Liquid, Sour, Oily and Fleshy


KAPHA

Kapha – provides substance and support. It gives strength and stability, both physically and psychologically. It enhances resistance to disease and promotes the healing process.

Location - Lungs, upper part of the stomach, heart, tongue and oesophagus

Qualities - Cold, Damp, Dense, Heavy, Oily, Slow, Sweet, Stable and Moist

Some people feel clearer and more confident immediately because they finally understand what’s going on. Results vary based on the chronicity and depth of the imbalance. You can often feel a shift in energy, digestion, and sleep within the first 2–4 weeks of consistently applying the recommendations. Deeper, long-term conditions may require a commitment of several months.

No. Ayurveda is a root-cause approach. Results depend on consistency, and the most meaningful changes come from steady daily practice.

No. Ayurveda can often be used alongside other care. Any medication changes should only be made with your prescribing doctor.

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