Rock Candy (Sitopala)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Component of a formulation in the treatment of Rajayakshma (consumption/tuberculosis).
Modern description
Sitopala is a classical Ayurvedic powder formulation primarily used for respiratory conditions like cough and asthma, and to improve strength and digestion.
Purpose
Component of a formulation in the treatment of Rajayakshma (consumption/tuberculosis).
Indications
- Cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, anorexia, general debility, burning sensation in the chest, fever.
Classical indications
- Kasa (cough)
- Shvasa (dyspnea/asthma)
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
- Aruchi (anorexia)
Karma
- Shvasahara
- Kasahara
- Pushtida
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Sitopala Churna
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram
Preparation steps
- The primary ingredient, Sita (sugar candy), is powdered.
- Other ingredients like Vamsha Lochana (Bambusa bambos), Pippali (Piper longum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), and Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) are finely powdered separately.
- All the powdered ingredients are then mixed thoroughly in specified proportions.
- The final mixture is stored in an airtight container, protected from moisture and light.
Safety contraindications
- Hyperglycemia, known allergy to any of the ingredients.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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