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 |
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| 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 |
๐ Classical References:
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Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Jwara, Prameha, Rasayana, etc.
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Ashtanga Hridaya – Chikitsa Sthana
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Sahasrayoga – Asava Prakarana
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Yoga Ratnakara – Asava Varga
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Charaka Samhita – Kalpa Sthana (conceptual)
