Vyaghryadi Kashayam
Reference: Ashtanga Hridayam Chikitsa Sthana 1/61
Vyaghryadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine, used for treatment of respiratory conditions like cough, cold and bronchitis. It is herbal decoction. It balances Vata and Kapha.
Ingredients
- Vyaghri – Solanum xanthocarpum
- Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
- Amruta – Tinospora cordifolia
- Pippali – Piper longum
Method of Preparation
All herbs are taken in equal parts, added with 8 or 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to 1/8th part then filtered.
Dosage
- Take 5 – 10 ml, before food, or on empty stomach, once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
- It is advised to mix the kashayam (decoction) with equal quantity of water.
Indications
- Cold
- Cough
- Bronchitis
- Running nose
- Chronic respiratory conditions
- Fever
- Rhinitis
- Asthma
Side Effects
- There are no known side effects of using this medicine.
- For the diabetic people this medicine should be taken under medical supervision.
Note:- This is pure classical Ayurvedic medicine and should be strictly consumed only after prescription of an Ayurvedic doctor and to be taken under medical supervision only.
