Chitrakasavam is an Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form, used in the treatment of leucoderma. It is more commonly used in South Indian Ayurveda practice. It contains 5 – 10 % of self generated alcohol in it. This self generated alcohol and the water present in the product acts as a media to deliver water and alcohol soluble the active herbal components to the body.  
Chitrakasavam benefits – 
It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of
Shwitra – leucoderma
Kushta – skin diseases and anemia
Indicated in piles and dropsy, increases digestion.
Chitrakasav dose: 
5 – 10 ml. one or two times a day, usually advised after food.
If needed, it can be mixed with equal quantity of water.
It can be administered for a period of 4 – 6 weeks.
Pathya:
Strict pathya rules are essential.
Chitrakasavam side effects and precautions:
Over-dosage is best avoided.
Store in a cool dry place.
It is best avoided in pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnant, lactating mothers and children should seek medical advice before taking this medicine.
Chitrakasavam ingredients:
Gomutra – cow urine
Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica
Vyosha – Trikatu – ginger, pepper and long pepper
Kshaudra – honey
All these ingredients along with water is taken in a vessel smeared with ghee. Left for fermentation for 15 days, then thecontents are filtered.
Usually distilled Cow urine is used in this medicine preparation.
Shelf life – 10 years from the date of manufacture.