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Talisapatradi Leham – Good for Seasonal Cough, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Asthma

Common cold, Seasonal Cough, Triggering of Bronchitis and Asthma are common during monsoon and cold seasons. Talisapatradi Leham is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation in the form of confection or jam which is highly effective in combating the above said conditions in mild to moderate forms.

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Talisapatradi Leham:

Reference – Ashtanga Hridayam

Ingredients:

  • Guda – Saccharum officinarum
  • Talisapatra – Abies spectabilis / Abies webbiana
  • Chavya – Piper mullesua / Piper chaba
  • Maricha – Piper nigrum
  • Krishna / Pippali – Piper longum
  • Krishna mula / Pippalimula – Piper longum (wild var) or root of Piper longum
  • Abhaya / Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
  • Ela – Eletaria cardamomum
  • Twak – Cinnamomum verum
  • Patra – Cinnamomum tamala
  • Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea
  • Ushira – Vetiveria zizaniodes

Available form:

  • Avaleha / Lehya – Confection or herbal (medicated) jam

Dose:

  • 5-15 grams or as directed by a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor, before or after food and also as repeated dosage at frequent intervals (when severe)

Indications:

  • Shwasa – Asthma, Breathlessness, Wheezing, Bronchitis
  • Kasa – Cough
  • Peenasa / Pinasa – Cold/Catarrh/Sinusitis/Rhinitis
  • Swarabheda – Sore Throat, Hoarseness of voice
  • Ajeerna – Indigestion
  • Agnimandhya – Anorexia, Sluggish digestion
  • Chardi – Vomiting due to Vata / Pitta or Kapha vitiation
  • Grahani – Sprue / Irritable bowel
  • Hrit-Shoola – Pain in chest (non-cardiac)
  • Hridroga – Heart diseases
  • Praseka – Water brash, Excessive Salivation
  • Malabaddhata – Constipation (Leham acts as a laxative)

Disclaimer:

  • These blogs are written forinformative purpose and not for self prescription
  • Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualifiedAyurveda doctor is dangerous
  • A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by aqualified Ayurveda doctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
  • Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatmentsetc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
  • Some diseases / symptoms related to respiratory system and heart may be severe and complicated and may be a medical emergency
  • Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)

Photos courtesy (with thanks):

http://www.cliparthut.com/female-coughing-clipart.html

http://www.clipartsheep.com/coughing-and-sneezing-clipart/dT1hSFIwY0RvdkwyRnlkR3R2Ym1rdVkyOXRMMGhsWVRVeFlTNXFjR2N8dz0zOTd8aD0yNzd8dD1qcGVnfA/

Dr Raghuram Y.S.

MD(Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology

Consultant Ayurvedic Physician

Speciality: Joint and Spine care

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ph: +91-9480071422

Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com

 

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Vyoshadi Vatakam – For relief from Cough, Cold and Dyspnoea

Vyoshadi Vatakam is an excellent remedy for those suffering from mild to moderate Catarrh (cold), Rhinitis, Cough and Dyspnoea. It can also be used as prophylaxis for those prone to get the above said conditions frequently or those sensitive to sudden seasonal changes leading to cold and related conditions. Hot, light and fresh food, protection from cold, dust, smoke and fumes, hot fomentation (steaming) and rest will come handy.

Vyoshadi Vatakam:

Ref: Ashtanga Hridayam

Composition of Vyoshadi Vatakam:

  • Guda – Saccharum officinarum
  • Sunthi – Zingiber officinale
  • Maricha – Piper nigrum
  • Pippali – Piper longum
  • Talisa – Abies spectabilis / Abies webbiana
  • Chavya – Piper chaba / Piper mullesua
  • Tintrinika – Rhus parviflora
  • Amlavetasa – Garcinia pedunculata
  • Agni/Chitraka – Plumbago zeylenica
  • Ajaji/Jeeraka – Cuminum cyminum
  • Twak – Cinnamomum verum
  • Ela – Eletaria cardamomum
  • Patra – Cinnamomum tamala

Available form:

  • Vatakam – Granules

Dose:

  • 3-5 grams (can be given up to 10 grams depending on recommendation and condition of disease and diseased) or as directed by physician

With……..

  • Hot or warm milk or honey or as specified by Ayurveda doctor

Indications:

  • Pinasa/Peenasa: Chronic Rhinitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Catarrh, Common cold
  • Kasa: Cough
  • Shwasa: Dyspnoea, Mild to moderate Bronchitis and Asthma
  • Svarabheda: Sore throat, Hoarseness of voice
  • Arochaka: Tastelessness
  • Ajeerna: Indigestion
  • Agnimandhya: Sluggish Digestion, Anorexia

Disclaimer:

  • These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
  • Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualified Ayurveda doctor is dangerous
  • A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by a qualifiedAyurveda doctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
  • Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatments etc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
  • Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)

Photos courtesy (with thanks):

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Catarrh/Pages/Introduction.aspx

http://mayaclinic.in/patient-education/cough-in-children-what-to-do/

Dr Raghuram Y.S.

MD(Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology

Consultant Ayurvedic Physician

Speciality: Joint and Spine care

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ph: +91-9480071422

Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com

 

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