Medicated Wines: A Review on Ancient Fermented Formulations (Asava and Arishta)

Medicated Wines: A Review on Ancient Fermented Formulations (Asava and Arishta) explores the role of traditional fermented medicines as potent and biocompatible treatment systems.Exploring how these formulations harness microbial transformation to convert complex phytoconstituents into bioavailable and effective therapeutic agents.

The book focuses on the classical Ayurvedic preparations known as Āsava and Ariṣhta, which represent some of the most advanced examples of natural fermentation in traditional medicine. Historically used in Ayurveda, these medicated wines were designed to enhance patient compliance, improve shelf life, and optimise therapeutic efficacy.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book examines their historical development, traditional preparation methods, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological properties. It also discusses their applications in managing chronic diseases and highlights their relevance in modern healthcare systems. A comparative perspective with similar fermented medicinal formulations from other traditional systems further broadens the global context of this work.

Bridging tradition and modern science, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the therapeutic potential of fermented herbal medicines. It is intended to inspire continued research and a deeper appreciation of nature-based remedies in contemporary healthcare.

Key Features

- Comprehensive overview of Āsava and Ariṣhta as fermented Ayurvedic formulations.
- Integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific insights.
- Discusses phytochemical composition and pharmacological activities.
- Explores fermentation as a tool for enhancing bioavailability and efficacy.
- Provides comparative perspectives with global traditional fermented medicinal systems.

Readership:

Students, researchers, and academics in Ayurveda, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Editor(s):

Dr. Sukirti Upadhyay
Department of Pharmacognosy
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Dr. Prashant Upadhyay
Department of Pharmaceutics
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Contributor(s):

Aruna Pai
Department of Pharmacognosy
Shri D.D. Vispute College of Pharmacy and Research Center
New Panvel 410206, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
India

Arvind Raghav
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Ashish Jain
Department of Pharmacognosy
Shri D.D. Vispute College of Pharmacy and Research Center
New Panvel 410206, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
India

Ashok Kumar C. K.
Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Amity Education Valley
Gurugram 122413, Haryana
India

B. Swapna
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Krishna Teja Pharmacy College
Tirupati 517506, Andhra Pradesh
India

Bhaskar Kumar
Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy
IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

CC Pratiksha
Department of Pharmaceutics
GM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
Davangere 577006, Karnataka
India

Dinesh R. Chaple
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Priyadarshini J. L. College of Pharmacy
Nagpur 440016, Maharashtra
India

Gobinath Manavalan
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Swathi College of Pharmacy
Venkatachalam, Nellore 524320, Andhra Pradesh
India

GS Chakraborthy
Department of Pharmacognosy
Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research
Vadodara 391760, Gujarat
India

Gulshan A. Gurunani
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Gurunanak College of Pharmacy
Nagpur 440016, Maharashtra
India

H. Neelofar
Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis
Sri Padmavati School of Pharmacy
Tiruchanur 517503, Andhra Pradesh
India

Hemant Arunrao Sawarkar
Department of Pharmacognosy
Anuradha College of Pharmacy
Chikhali 443201, Buldana, Maharashtra
India

Hemant Kumar J. Dhongade
Department of Pharmacognosy
Laddhad College of Pharmacy
Yelgaon 443002, Buldana, Maharashtra
India

Joshna Avula
Department of Pharmacognosy
Sri Padmavati School of Pharmacy
Tiruchanur 517503, Andhra Pradesh
India

Jotsna M. Gandhi
Department of Pharmacognosy
Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Karad 415539, Maharashtra
India

K.R. Prasanna
Department of Pharmacognosy
Hillside College of Pharmacy and Research Centre
Bengaluru 560062, Karnataka
India

Kanchan Kohli
Department of Pharmaceutics
Gurugram University
Gurugram 122003, Haryana
India

Karishma Waghmare
Department of Pharmacognosy
Shri D.D. Vispute College of Pharmacy and Research Center
New Panvel 410206, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
India

Km. Anjali
Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Long Chiau Ming
Department of Medical Sciences
Sunway University
Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor
Malaysia

Mahendra R. Mahajan
Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Shirpur 425405, Maharashtra
India

Minal T. Harde
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PES’s Modern College of Pharmacy
Sector 21, Yamuna Nagar, Pune 411044, Maharashtra
India

Mohd Yosuf
Department of Pharmacology
GM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
Davangere 577006, Karnataka
India

Mohini Kalra
Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Amity Education Valley
Gurugram 122413, Haryana
India

Mukesh Kumar Singh
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Namdeo R. Jadhav
Department of Pharmaceutics
Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Karad 415539, Maharashtra
India

Nilesh B. Banarase
Department of Pharmacognosy
P. R. Patil Institute of Pharmacy
Talegaon (S.P.) 442202, Ashti, Maharashtra
India

Prachi S. Mhettar
Department of Pharmaceutics
D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy
Kadamwadi, Kolhapur 416003, Maharashtra
India

Pranali S. Takale
Department of Pharmaceutics
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy
Kolhapur 416013, Maharashtra
India

Pranav Shah
Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University
Surat 394350, Gujarat
India

Prashant Upadhyay
Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy
IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Rahul S. Tade
Department of Pharmaceutics
H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Shirpur 425405, Maharashtra
India

Ruchi Ruchi
Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, Amity Education Valley
Gurugram 122413, Haryana
India

S Mohana Lakshmi
Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Bengaluru
Bengaluru 562110, Karnataka
India

S Roshan
Department of Pharmacognosy
Deccan School of Pharmacy
Hyderabad 500001, Telangana
India

S A Rakesha
Department of Pharmacognosy
GM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
Davangere 577006, Karnataka
India

S. Neelufar Shama
Department of Pharmacognosy
Scient Institute of Pharmacy
Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad 501506, Telangana
India

Sakshi Gupta
MIT College of Pharmacy, IFTM University
Moradabad 244001, Uttar Pradesh
India

Sarita Sharma
Department of Pharmacology
M.M. College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be a university)
Mullana 133207, Ambala, Haryana
India

Shailju G. Gurunani
Department of Pharmacognosy
Priyadarshini J. L. College of Pharmacy
Nagpur 440016, Maharashtra
India

Shashikala Metri
Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy
Bachupally, Hyderabad 500090, Telangana
India

Shilpa S. Kolhe
Vishal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Pune 412411, Maharashtra
India

Shubham S. Gupta
Department of Pharmaceutics
Gurunanak College of Pharmacy
Nagpur 440026, Maharashtra
India

Shweta Verma
Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Sopan N. Nangare
Department of Pharmaceutics
Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Karad 415539, Maharashtra
India

Sukirti Upadhyay
Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy
IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Swapnil V. Thakare
Department of Pharmaceutics
Rajashri College of Pharmacy
Mehkar 443301, Maharashtra
India

T. Durai Ananda Kumar
JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Udhagamandalam 643001, Tamil Nadu
India

Vaishnavi A. Mane
Department of Pharmaceutics
Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Karad 415539, Maharashtra
India

Vijay Sharma
Faculty of Pharmacy, IFTM University
Moradabad 244102, Uttar Pradesh
India

Vilas Surana
Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University
Surat 394350, Gujarat
India

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