Vyoshadi Vatakam: Natural remedy for Common Cold/Sore Throat

Vyoshadi vatakam is Ayurvedic product used traditionally in the treatment of common cold, sore throat, cough, rhinitis and asthma.

Main Ingredients of Vyoshadi Vatakam

Black Pepper, ginger and Long pepper are the main ingredients of Vyoshadi vatakam. Other ingredients are Solena amplexicaulis, Piper chaba, Abies webbiana, Plumbago zeylanica, Cuminum cyminum, Rhus parviflora, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Elettaria cardamomum, and Cinnamomum tamala.

Ayurveda Pharmacological action of Vyoshadi Vatakam

Vyoshadi vatakam pacifies vata and kapha humours. It helps to reduce inflammation of the throat and vocal cord. Therefore, it is beneficial in sore throat and inflammation of vocal cord.

Singers in India use it to enhance their capacity to sing for a long time and strengthen the vocal cord. It also has anti-allergic properties so it is beneficial in rhinitis and asthma.

Traditional Ayurveda Textbook Uses and indications of Vyoshadi Vatakam

1. Common cold
2. Sore throat
3. Cough
4. Rhinitis
5. Asthma
6. Anorexia
7. Anaemia
8. Sinusitis
9. Singers also use it to improve voice quality and strengthening vocal cord.

Side effects and precautions of Vyoshadi Vatakam

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