Description

Kerala Ayurveda Vasarishta

• Vasarishta is an Ayurvedic medicine that is a powerful natural expectorant that helps in the treatment of respiratory disorders. Its primary ingredient is Vasaka or Malabar nut that is antiasthmatic and mucolytic. This tonic is useful in the treatment of bronchitis, cough cold, and bleeding disorders. It is also used in the Ayurvedic treatment for coughing up blood. It is also good at relieving a hoarse voice.

Benefits:

• Cough

Vasarishta is a natural mucolytic agent. The herbs present in this medicine breakdown and liquefy the mucus in the respiratory tract, which can otherwise block the air passages and cause chest congestion and breathing difficulties. The mucolytic action of this medicine, thus, provides relief from the breathing problems caused due to the accumulation of a cough.It can be used to treat the acute and chronic causes of a cough. It loosens the mucus in the bronchi and bronchioles and allows the patients to expel it easily. It also opens up the air passages by relaxing the muscles in the airways. It produces a soothing effect on the throat and reduces pain and irritation caused due to pharyngitis and bronchitis. The antibacterial properties of the herbs used in this medication help in destroying the bacteria causing infections. It also reduces a nocturnal cough and allows the person to sleep peacefully.

• Cold

Vasarishta can be used to treat the common cold. It produces decongestant and anti-allergic actions, both of which help to reduce the symptoms of common cold. It modifies the response of the body to the allergens in the environment like dust and toxins and reduces the risk of allergic rhinitis. The anti-inflammatory action of this medication helps to relieve congestion in the nose and reduces swelling and an excessive production of mucus developed in response to the exposure to allergens. It also strengthens the response of the immune system against the allergens. This action helps in preventing frequent attacks of cold.

• Asthma

Vasarishta can provide relief from asthma. It eases breathlessness by opening up the air passages. It works by inducing relaxation of the muscles in the airways. It also loosens the mucus accumulated in the lungs thus relieving congestion and blockages in the air passages. A regular use of this medicine can help to prevent the long-term complications of asthma such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, which occur due to the strain on the lung tissues caused by the repeated attacks of breathlessness.

• Fever

Vasarishta is effective in treating fever caused due to bacterial and viral infections. It improves the general health of the patients and provides relief from the symptoms that usually accompany fever such as loss of taste in the mouth, lack of desire to eat anything, loss of appetite, tiredness, sleeplessness, and restlessness. It works by producing strong antipyretic and anti-inflammatory actions. It can be used to treat fever associated with pulmonary infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and influenza.

How to Use:

• Adults can take 15 to 25 ml and children from 5 to 15 ml or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.