Kanakasava; Ingredients, Indications, Dosages

Formulation Source

·        Bhaishyaja Ratnavali

·        Hikkasvasadhikar (Management of Hiccup and Breathing Disorder)

Ingredients

·        Kanaka

·        Vrsamula Bark

·        Madhuka

·        Magadhi

·        Kantakari

·        Kesara

·        Sunthi

·        Bhargi

·        Talishpatra

·        Dhataki

·        Draksha

·        Sarkara (Sugar)

·        Honey               

Indications

·        Useful in the treatment of cough

·        Useful in the treatment of breathing difficulty

·        Useful in allergic cough

·        Useful in smokers cough

·        Useful in common cold

·        Useful in asthma.

Dosages 

·        15-20 ml twice daily with half glass of water just after food.  (Doses may differ with your physicians advice)

Contraindication

         Almost a safe herbal preparation but few precaution  is better take as very less studies till now conducted on this preparations like,

·        It should not be continued for a long time (as directed by physician)

·        Avoid in Pregnancy.

·        Avoid during lactation.

·        Avoid during pre-operative or post-operative stages.

·        Avoid in any case of reaction/acidity noted after use.

·        Not recommended for Diabetic patients. 

Presentations

         All the leading Ayurvedic drug-manufacturing companies are making it. It comes in generally glass/plastic bottle.