Agasthya Rasayanam

Agasthya Rasayanam is a linctus type Ayurvedic preparation used traditionally in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, chronic cough, asthma and breathing difficulties associated with other bodily diseases.

Main Ingredients of Agastya Rasayana Lehyam

Agasthya Rasayanam contains Aegle marmelos, Premna serratifolia, Gmelina arborea, Desmodium gangeticum, Steriospermum coalis, Solanum anguivi, Oroxylum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum, Tribulus terrestris, Clitoria ternatea, Mucuna pruriens, Sida retusa, Pseudarthria viscid etc.

Ayurveda Pharmacological action of Agasthya Rasayanam

Agasthya Rasayanam pacifies vata and kapha humours. It is considered to have a bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory herbal preparation. Thereby it may reduce inflammation so beneficial in bronchitis.

It aids proper ventilation of air through the lungs due to its broncho-dilatory action. Therefore, it is commonly prescribed in asthma. It may be considered as a strengthening herbal formulation of Ayurveda and given in general debility due to tuberculosis.

Traditional Ayurveda Textbook Uses and indications of Agastya Rasayana Lehyam

1. Asthma
2. Bronchitis
3. Chronic cough
4. Weakness after Tuberculosis
5. Irritable bowel syndrome
6. Indigestion
7. Haemorrhoids

Side effects and precautions of Agasthya Rasayanam

Always consult an Ayurveda doctor before taking  any Ayurveda medicine.

There is no side effect mentioned in Ayurvedic texts or reported by a client as such from therapeutic use of this preparation. It is advisable that Ayurvedic medicine and treatment are generally considered to be safe when taken under the supervision and guidance of an Ayurvedic Doctor, but rarely may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. We recommend seeking urgent medical attention in the case of an adverse reaction.

References:

1. Ras tantra saar avum sidh prayog sangreh
2. Ayurveda saar sangreh