Sitopaladi Churna

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About Sitopaladi Churna :
Sitopaladi Churna is a classical ayurvedic medicine beneficial in a variety of disease relating to respiratory system , digestive system and immune system . Most commonly , it is used as base for several remedies beneficial in respiratory diseases . The main function of Sitopaladi Churna is restoration of natural functions of respiratory , digestive , immune and several other systems of the body . The main action appears in respiratory troubles . It can work alone in management of cough , chronic fevers and debility after chronic diseases .

Medicinal Properties of Sitopaladi Churna :

• Antitussive
• Immunomodulatory
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antimicrobial – Antibacterial
• Adaptogenic
• Antacid
• Antiulcerogenic
• Appetizer and Digestive Stimulant
• Antioxidant
• Mild Antiviral
• Bronchodilator
• Carminative
• Demulcent
• Detoxifier
• Febrifuge
• Tonic

Therapeutic Indications of Sitopaladi Churna :

• Cough
• Tuberculosis
• Chronic bronchitis
• Rickets
• Debility
• Delayed Milestones
• Lack Of Physical Strength
• Acidity
• Chronic Gastritis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Heartburn
• Peptic ulcer
• Mouth ulcer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Loss of appetite
• Ulcer

Dosage & Administration of Sitopaladi Churna :

• Infants - 100 to 250 mg
• Children - 500 to 1000 mg
• Adults - 2 to 4 grams
• Pregnancy - 1 to 3 grams 
• Geriatric ( Old age )-1 to 3 grams
• Maximum Possible Dosage ( per day or in 24 hours )-12 gram ( in divided doses )

Safety Profile :
  Sitopaladi Churna is LIKELY SAFE in most people in the dosage described above .

Side Effects :
   There are no side effects observed with the use of Sitopaladi Churna. It is generally one of most safe ayurvedic medicines .

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding :
   Sitopaladi Churna is also Likely Safe for pregnant women and lactating mothers when used under the supervision of ayurvedic physician .

Ingredients of Sitopaladi Churna :

• Misri ( crystallized sugar lumps )
• Vanshlochan
• Piper Longum – Long Pepper ( Pippali )
• Elettaria Cardamomum – Green Cardamom ( Elaichi )
• Cinnamomum Zeylanicum – Cinnamon – Dalchini

Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Sitopaladi Churna : 
    The detailed benefits and medicinal uses of Sitopaladi Churna are given underneath

Cough :
   Ingredients in Sitopaladi Churna have antitussive and anti-inflammatory properties . In many cases , it works well alone without any additional remedy . It is also beneficial in cough during pregnancy . However , cough may have several causes , but ayurveda divides it into main five categories

• VATAJA KASA
• PITTAJA KASA
• KAPHAJAKASA
• KSHATAJA KASA
• KSHAYAJA KASA

Sore Throat :
      Sitopaladi Churna along with Gandhak Rasayana , Yashad Bhasma and Praval Pishti is beneficial in sore throat .

• Sitopaladi Churna
• Gandhak Rasayana
• Praval Pishti
• Yashad Bhasma
• Honey

Tonsillitis :
    Sitopaladi Churna is recommendable in inflammation of the tonsils or swollen tonsils . The following combination reduces symptoms like sore throat , swelling , inflammation , tender lymph nodes of neck and difficulty swallowing .

Asthma :
Sitopaladi Churna is not a potent medicine for asthma , but it has role to reduce inflammation , swelling of airways and mucus production . It works well in following combination in the management of asthma .

Tuberculosis :
  Sitopaladi Churna has bacteriostatic effect on tuberculosis mycobacterium . Therefore , Sitopaladi Churna plays a supportive role in the management of T.B . especially when symptoms initially appear . It may not be greatly beneficial in advanced stages of Tuberculosis as compared to Swarna bhasma and Vasant Malti Ras , but it can provide symptomatic relief in following symptoms when used along with potent antitubercular medicines

• Cough ( especially dry cough )
• Coughing up blood
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Night sweats
• Low-grade fever
• Restlessness
• Debility or weakness

Chronic Fevers :

• Sitopaladi Churna along with Jasad Bhasma and Praval Pishti is useful in chronic fevers . It has mild febrifuge effects when given with Praval Pishti , but the main role of Sitopaladi Churna is to digest the toxins that cause the fever and helps the body to eliminate them.
• Many patients with low-grade fever suffer from fatigue , restlessness , loss of appetite and debility . Sitopaladi Churna is a drug of choice in such cases . The following combination is helpful in chronic fever and low - grade fevers .

Debility after Typhoid Fever :
    The combination described in chronic fevers is also a drug of choice in debility that occurs after typhoid fever . It provides strength to the body , increases elimination of residual toxins and improves metabolism in the body .

Low Immunity & Recurrent Infections :
   Sitopaladi churna contains potent immunomodulatory ingredients , which enhances non-specific immunity . Therefore , children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections can get benefits from it .