List of 50 Famous Asava Preparations in Ayurveda

List of 50 famous Asava preparations in Ayurveda. Asava is a fermented liquid formulation prepared from fresh herbal juices or decoctions mixed with jaggery/honey and natural fermenters like Dhataki pushpa. They are self-generated alcohol preparations used to treat various disorders including digestive issues, respiratory problems, gynecological conditions, and systemic diseases.


List of 50 Famous Asava Preparations in Ayurveda

Sl. No. Asava Name Main Indications / Benefits
1. Aravindasava Pediatric tonic, digestion, immunity booster
2. Kumaryasava Menstrual disorders, PCOS, liver and digestive problems
3. Drakshasava Anemia, fatigue, digestion, respiratory support
4. Ashokasava Menorrhagia, leucorrhea, gynecological disorders
5. Lodhrasava Uterine disorders, heavy bleeding, white discharge
6. Usheerasava Burning sensation, urinary problems, pitta disorders
7. Chandanasava Urinary tract infections, cooling agent, pitta alleviation
8. Balarishta Vata disorders, postnatal weakness, nervine tonic
9. Jeerakarishta Postpartum care, digestion, lactation stimulant
10. Dashamoolarishta Postnatal care, inflammation, arthritis
11. Pippalyasava Digestive stimulant, anorexia, respiratory disorders
12. Abhayarishta Constipation, piles, flatulence
13. Arjunarishta Heart disease, hypertension, cardiac weakness
14. Punarnavarishta Edema, kidney disorders, liver support
15. Dhatryarishta Hyperacidity, anemia, immunity support
16. Kanakasava Cough, asthma, respiratory allergies
17. Lohasava Iron deficiency anemia, liver & spleen disorders
18. Mustarishta Diarrhea, fever, indigestion
19. Saraswatarishta Memory loss, depression, psychiatric disorders
20. Chitrakasava Anorexia, digestive impairment, worm infestation
21. Vasarishta Cough, bronchitis, respiratory congestion
22. Maharasnadi Asava Paralysis, sciatica, arthritis
23. Khadirasava Skin diseases, blood purification
24. Patolakaturohinyadi Asava Liver diseases, skin conditions, fevers
25. Parthadyarishta Cardiac disorders, blood pressure issues
26. Guluchyadi Asava Immunity booster, fever, inflammation
27. Sharbat-e-Unnab (used similarly) Cooling, pitta disorders, blood purifier
28. Chandanadi Asava Burning micturition, pitta-kapha balance
29. Vibhitakarishta Cough, hoarseness, respiratory disorders
30. Amlapittantak Asava Hyperacidity, GERD, nausea
31. Rohitakarishta Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, ascites
32. Duralabharishta Neuralgia, sciatica, stiffness
33. Triphala Asava Constipation, detoxification, eye tonic
34. Chandraprabha Asava Urinary tract issues, diabetes, inflammation
35. Bhargavarishta Eczema, chronic skin disease, blood purifier
36. Manjishthadi Asava Acne, skin diseases, pigmentary disorders
37. Panchanimbadi Asava Diabetes, skin disorders, blood purification
38. Vidangarishta Intestinal worms, abdominal colic
39. Bhunimbadi Asava Fever, liver disorders, indigestion
40. Ayaskriti (Asava form) Obesity, anemia, liver disorders
41. Sutashekhara Asava Migraine, acidity, vomiting
42. Haridradi Asava Allergies, skin diseases, pitta-rakta vikaras
43. Tiktaka Asava Psoriasis, dermatitis, pitta disorders
44. Pancha Tikta Guggulu Asava Skin diseases, fistula, abscess
45. Mahasudarshan Asava Fever, malaria, chronic infections
46. Nimbadi Asava Skin problems, leprosy, fever
47. Guggulutiktaka Asava Arthritis, autoimmune disorders, skin issues
48. Vidaryadi Asava Aphrodisiac, emaciation, Vata-pitta balance
49. Dhanvantararishta Vata disorders, neurological conditions
50. Saptachakrayasava Eye disorders, stress-related eye fatigue

📚 Classical References:

  • Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Jwara, Prameha, Rasayana, etc.

  • Ashtanga Hridaya – Chikitsa Sthana

  • Sahasrayoga – Asava Prakarana

  • Yoga Ratnakara – Asava Varga

  • Charaka Samhita – Kalpa Sthana (conceptual)


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