Saribadyasavam (Sarivadyasava) – Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Prameha Pidaka Adhikara (Diabetic carbuncle)

Introduction

It is polyherbal medicine which is also known as Sarivadyasava and Saribadyasavam. This medicine has the blood purifying qualities and acts as the natural blood detox. It is dark brown fermented liquid preparation which is astringent in taste. Main ingredient is Sariva (Indian Sarsaparilla) which is quite good to resolve the various health issues. Except this, various herbs like Musta, Shati, Padmaka, Lodhra, Nyagrodha, Ashwattha, Hribera, Guduchi, Ushira, Katurohini, Patra, Kushta, Svarnapatri, Shweta chandana, Rakta chandana etc. are also used in the formulation of this ayurvedic medicine. Sarivadyasava is very useful in the treatment of all twenty types of Prameha, gout, diabetes, painful urination, diabetic carbuncles, boils and skin diseases etc. Moreover this medicine is very effective to cure the urinary problems like dysuria and scanty urination.

Ingredients

S. No. Name Latin Name Quantity
1. Sariva (Indian Sarsaparilla) Hemidesmus indicus 384 g
2. Musta Cyperus rotundus 192 g
3. Shati Hedychium spicatum 192 g
4. Padmaka Prunus cerasoides 192 g
5. Lodhra Symplocos racemosa 192 g
6. Nyagrodha Ficus benghalensis 192 g
7. Ashwattha Ficus religiosa 192 g
8. Hribera Coleus zeylanicus 192 g
9. Guduchi Tinospora cordifolia 480 g
10. Ushira Vetiveria zizanoides 1.2 kg
11. Katurohini Picrorrhiza kurroa 12 g
12. Patra Cinnamomum tamala 240 g
13. Kushta Saussurea lappa 12 g
14. Svarnapatri Cassia angustifolia 12 g
15. Patha Cissampelos pariera 12 g
16. Amla Emblica officinalis 12 g
17. Shweta chandana Santalum album 12 g
18. Rakta chandana Pterocarpus santalinus 12 g
19. Ajwain Trachyspermum ammi 12 g
20. Ela Amomum subulatum 12 g
21. Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum 12 g
22. Haritaki Terminalia chebula 12 g
23. Raisins Vitis vinifera 2.8 kg
24. Dhataki Woodfordia fruticosa 480 g
25. Water 24.576 liters

Method of Preparation

  • Coarse powder of ingredients is made and dissolved in water and then enclosed into an air tight container for about a month.
  • During this period fermentation occurs
  • Then the contents are filtered to obtain a clear liquid which is stored in a hygienic conditions.

Dosage

15 – 25 ml once or twice daily, after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Indications

  • Blood purifier.
  • Improves blood circulation.
  • Diabetes.
  • Urinary problems like dysuria and scanty urination.
  • Gout.
  • Skin diseases with the burning sensation.
  • Useful in treatment of dengue fever.
  • Regeneration of bone tissues.
  • Increases the cellular component of blood specially blood platelets.
  • Joint pains.
  • Syphilis.
  • Carbuncle.
  • Rheumatism.
  • Useful in curing the diseases of reproductive system.
  • Improves the digestion and assimilation.
  • Weakness

Contradictions

There are no side effects of this medicine. Although, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.

Note:- This is pure classical Ayurvedic medicine and should be strictly consumed only after prescription of an Ayurvedic doctor and to be taken under medical supervision only.