Sauvir

Sauvir in Ayurveda terms implies to a fermented product (wine to be specific) prepared from Nishtush(Skt., dehusked) Yava (barley).

General Method of Preparation.

Barley seeds are dehusked and crushed fine. The seeds are then cooked in water 8 times its weight. The cooking process is continued till the water reduces to half its quantity. On cooling the mixture is transferred to an hollow earthen vessel. The vessel is sealed with a muslin cloth and kept undisturbed for specific number of days till the inner mixture ferments and gives a sour taste. The mixture is then filtered and the water content stored for use. This fermented liquid is called Sauvir