Vyoshadi
A pill formulation to treat respiratory and digestive disorders.
Modern description
A pill formulation to treat respiratory and digestive disorders.
Purpose
To balance Kapha and Vata, improve digestion and relieve respiratory issues.
Indications
- Cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, indigestion, anorexia, allergic respiratory conditions, Kapha disorders.
- Sore throat
- Allergic rhinitis
- Sneezing
- Nasal polyp
- Heart diseases
- Anemia
- Loss of appetite
- Gas or flatulence
- Bloating
- Abdominal distension
Classical indications
- Fever arising from poison or alcohol
- Doshas are well-cooked, or when they are loosened-unobstructed
- Rhinitis
- Anorexia
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka (Balances Kapha and Vata)
- Shwasahara (Relieves Asthma)
- Kasahara (Relieves Cough)
- Pranavahasrotas Shodhana (Clears respiratory channels)
- Ruchiswarakara (Improves taste and voice)
Key ingredients
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Musta
- Vidanga
- Chitrak
- Kushta
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 pill
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Wash well and crush the ingredients.
- Triturate the ingredients in a jaggery base to prepare tablets or granules.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in pregnancy unless recommended by a qualified Ayurvedic physician. People with bleeding disorders should avoid it.