Hamdard Lauq Sapistan is an herbal Unani medicine. It is Laooq or linctus and is taken by licking with the tongue. Laooq is the Arabic word for Licking. The principal ingredient of this medicine is Sapistan (Cordia dichotama, C. latifolia fruit), and hence the medicine is Lauq Sapistan.

Indications and Effectiveness of Hamdard Lauq Sapistan

• Lauq Sapistan is used in the treatment of colds, coughs and respiratory ailments
• It is an herbal remedy
• It is safe to take
• It is beneficial in colds and cough
• It is very effective Munaffis (expectorant)
• It gives relief to phlegm
• It is effective in cold, cough, and whooping cough
• It reduces inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat). tonsils and the voice box from overuse, irritation or infection

Ingredients used in Hamdard Lauq Sapistan

• Sapistan (Cordia dichotama, latifolia fruit)
• Unnab (Zizyfus sativa fruit)
• Koknar (Papaver somniferum capsule)
• Asl-us-soos (Glycerrhiza glabra root)
• Parsiyaoshan / Persiaoshan (Adiantum capillus veresis)
• Tukhme-e-Khatmi (Althea officinalis seed)
• Tukhme-e-Khubbazi (Malva sylvestris seed)
• Behidana (Cydonia quincy seed)
• Qand Safaid
• Sheera-e-Maghz-e-Badam
• Sheera-e-Tukhme Khashkhash (Papaver somniferum seed)
• Katira
• Samagh-e-Arbi
• Rubbussoos (Glycyrrhiza glabra extract)

How to use Hamdard Lauq Sapistan

• The drug is taken in a dose of 10 grams, mixed with warm water
• It is herbal medicine without any known side effect

Precautions to be taken while using Hamdard Lauq Sapistan

• Keep away from children’s reach
• Self-medication is not recommended
• Store in a dry and cool place
• Close the medicine cap tightly after every use
• Keep the medicine in original package and container