Zandu Sitopaladi Churna
Sitopaladi Churna is one of the very easy-to-make Ayurvedic herbal powder mix. It is one of the best and widely used Ayurvedic medicines for cough, even for kids.
Zandu 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.
Sitopaladi Churna Ingredients
Ingredients | Quantity (%) | 310 Grams Powder Contains |
Misri (crystallized sugar lumps) | 51.61% | 160 grams |
Vanshlochan | 25.81% | 80 grams |
Piper Longum – Long Pepper (Pippali) | 12.90% | 40 grams |
Elettaria Cardamomum – Green Cardamom (Elaichi) | 6.45% | 20 grams |
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum – Cinnamon – Dalchini | 3.23% | 10 grams |
Chemical Composition
Based on composition, Misri is sugar, Vanshlochan contains silica and other ingredients contain some phytochemicals. Long Pepper contains Piperine.
Medicinal Properties
Sitopaladi Churna has following healing properties.
- Antitussive
- Immunomodulatory
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antimicrobial – Antibacterial
- Adaptogenic
- Antacid
- Antiulcerogenic
- Appetizer and Digestive Stimulant
- Antioxidant
- Mild Antiviral
- Bronchodilator
- Carminative
- Demulcent
- Detoxifier
- Febrifuge
- Tonic
Clinical Pharmacology
All ingredients present are immunomodulator. Long pepper and cinnamon also act as Bioenhancer. Piperine in the long pepper is most studied for its bioavailability enhancer action. Cardamom seeds have potent antioxidant action by increasing the level of glutathione. According to ayurveda, Misri has strengthening action and pacifies VATA and PITTA. Vanshlochan also has same functions.
Therapeutic Indications
Sitopaladi Churna is helpful in following health conditions.
- 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
Benefits & Medicinal Uses
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:
Cough Category | Prominent Characteristics |
VATAJA KASA | Dry Cough, Aggravation at night, Minimal Mucus, Mucus color can be gray or black |
PITTAJA KASA | Yellow or greenish color mucus, Indicates chest infections, moderate mucus production |
KAPHAJAKASA | Productive cough with large amount of mucus production, chest congestion, wheezing, cloudy and white mucus, sticky mucus |
KSHATAJA KASA | Cough due to injury |
KSHAYAJA KASA | Associated with chronic diseases |
Sitopaladi Churna is actually beneficial in all types of cough, but adjuvants can be different as follows:
Cough Category | Most Suitable Adjuvants |
VATAJA KASA | 5 grams Ghee + 2.5 grams Honey |
PITTAJA KASA | 5 grams Honey + 2.5 grams Ghee |
KAPHAJAKASA | 5 grams Honey |
KSHATAJA KASA | 250 mg Praval Pishti + 5 grams Ghee + 2.5 grams Honey |
KSHAYAJA KASA | Ashwagandha or Licorice with milk |
These are the main adjuvants. According to underlying cause of cough, one may require other medications.
Sore Throat
Sitopaladi Churna along with Gandhak Rasayana, Yashad Bhasma and Praval Pishti is beneficial in sore throat.
Remedies | Dosage (Twice Daily) |
Sitopaladi Churna | 2 grams |
Gandhak Rasayana | 500 mg |
Praval Pishti | 250 mg |
Yashad Bhasma | 25 mg |
Honey | 1 tsp. |
The above combination is a potent antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Therefore, it is mostly effective in Strep throat (streptococcal infection).
However, strep throat or bacterial infections are less common, viral infections like cold or flu are most common causes of sore throat. In such case, following combination of Sitopaladi churna is proved effective.
Remedies | Dosage (Twice Daily) |
Sitopaladi Churna | 2 grams |
Giloy Sat | 500 mg |
Praval Pishti | 250 mg |
Yashad Bhasma | 25 mg |
Honey | 1 tsp. |
In addition to this combination, chewing fennel seeds (Saunf)several times a day is also best treatment for reducing symptoms like scratchy sensation in the throat, pain in the throat and Hoarse or muffled voice.
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.
Ayurvedic Remedies for Tonsillitis | Quantity |
Sitopaladi Churna | 2 grams * |
Gandhak Rasayana | 500 mg * |
Praval Pishti | 250 mg * |
Yashad Bhasma | 100 mg * |
Loknath Ras | 100 mg * |
Honey | 1 tsp. * |
* Twice or Thrice Daily as per severity of tonsillitis |
This combination also works against viral and bacterial infections causing tonsillitis. If patient has recurrent tonsillitis, then Vasant Malti Ras (Gold) or Swarna Malini Vasant Ras (150 mg) should be taken along with above combination. According to our experience with above combination and Vasant Malti Ras (Gold), they can also help prevent surgical removal of tonsils and treat the condition without surgery. In case of recurrent tonsillitis, treatment duration with these remedies should be minimum 3 months.
Asthma
However, 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.
Remedies | Dosage (Twice Daily) |
Sitopaladi Churna | 2 grams |
Inula Racemosa – Pushkarmool | 250 mg |
Hyoscyamus Niger – black henbane – Khurasani Ajwain | 50 mg |
Honey | 1 tsp. |
This combination also works as potent bronchodilator, reduces phlegm, wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing.
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
Note: If patient has cough, then according to type of cough as explained in cough section, the suitable adjuvants should be used along with Sitopaladi Churna.
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.
Remedies | Dosage (Thrice Daily) |
Sitopaladi Churna | 2 grams |
Praval Pishti | 250 mg |
Yashad Bhasma | 25 mg |
Honey | 1 tsp. |
This Sitopaladi mix should be used for at least 4 weeks continuously.
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.
Remedies | Dosage (Twice Daily) |
Sitopaladi Churna | 500 mg |
Pure Honey | 1/2 tsp. |
The above combination when used for at least 3 months is sufficient to increase immunity and decrease the tendency of recurrent infections in children. However, adding 1 to 5 mg Swarna Bhasma and 10 mg Jasad Bhasma in above combination increases its immunomodulatory potential at a greater extent.
Dosage & Administration
The general dosage of Sitopaladi Churna is as follows.
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 grams
(in divided doses) |
* Twice a day with appropriate adjuvant
Best Adjuvants
The best suitable Adjuvants for Sitopaladi Churna according to diseases are as follows:
Health Condition | Adjuvants |
Dry cough (VATA & PITTA) | 5 grams Ghee + 2.5 grams Honey |
Productive Cough (KAPHA) – If patient can easily cough up sputum | 5 grams Honey + 2.5 grams Ghee |
Productive Cough (KAPHA) – If patient feel difficulty in expectoration | 5 grams Honey |
Rickets | Praval Pishti + Abhrak Bhasma + Mukta Pishti + Godanti Bhasma with milk |
Weakness in Pregnancy | Praval Pishti + Abhrak Bhasma + Mukta Pishti with milk |
Acidity, Gastritis or Ulcer | Praval Pishti + Licorice (Mulethi) |
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.
FAQs
What is sitopaladi churna?
Sitopaladi churna is an ayurvedic herbal powder used for respiratory diseases such as cough, asthma and other diseases such chronic fever, loss of appetite, indigestion, sore throat, throat irritation or burning sensation and tuberculosis.
What are ingredients of sitopaladi churna?
Sitopaladi Churna contains following ingredients:
Common Names | Quantity in percentage |
Mishri | 51.61% |
Vanshlochan | 25.81% |
Long pepper | 12.90% |
Green Cardamom Seeds | 6.45% |
Cinnamon | 3.23% |
What are the benefits of sitopaladi churna?
Sitopaladi churna is safe ayurvedic medicine effective in the treatment of acute and chronic cough. With various adjuvants, it can be given in both productive and non-productive cough.
Some of health benefits and uses of sitopaladi churna include:
- It is an effective bronchodilator.
- It is an expectorant and helps to reduce phlegm formation in the respiratory tract.
- It eases in breathing in patients suffering from asthma.
- It provides strength to the body and it can be used as general body tonic.
- It stimulates appetite and helps in anorexia nervosa.
- It stimulates digestion, so it is used in ayurveda to cure indigestion, especially in which PITA type humor is involved.
- It is also beneficial in sinus congestion and infective sinusitis.
- It reduces inflammation of nose, respiratory tract and lungs.
Can we use sitopaladi churna for kids?
Yes, sitopaladi churna can be used for kid’s respiratory problems such as cough, congestion and breathing troubles.
In cases of kids, it is also beneficial in rickets, debility, delayed milestones and lack of physical strength and ADHD.
In ADHD, Sitopaladi churna is used along with Abhrak bhasma, Mukta pisti and Rajat Bhasma.
Is sitopaladi churna safe in kids?
In India, ayurvedic physicians use sitopaladi churna in kids and it is considered safe. There are no adverse reactions found while using sitopaladi churna in kids.
How does sitopaladi work?
Sitopaladi churna works by four ways:
- Dilating respiratory tract
- Expectorant
- Strengthening action
- Enhancing immunity
Sitopaladi churna strengthens respiratory system as well as other parts of the body. It builds immunity and helps to fight off most infectious diseases. It acts as expectorant and decreases phlegm from the lungs, so it reduces productive cough. However, it is not a strong expectorant, so it assists other expectorant remedies. It dilates respiratory tracts and soothes throat mucosa, so it reduces irritation in the throat and gives relief in non-productive cough.
Due to strengthening effects, it is used in many other health conditions.
What is the dosage of sitopaladi churna?
In Kids
250 mg to 500 mg
In Adults
1 gram to 2 grams
How to take sitopaladi churna
Generally, sitopaladi churna is taken with two main adjuvents:
For dry cough
Sitopaladi churna | 2 grams |
Ghee (Clarified butter) | 5 ml |
Honey | 2.5 ml |
For productive cough
Sitopaladi churna | 2 grams |
Licorice powder | 1 gram |
Honey | 2 teaspoons |
In cases of other diseases, there are many other adjuvants.
Can we take sitopaladi churna in pregnancy?
Yes, sitopaladi churna is safe in pregnancy. It does not contain anything, which can harm you or your developing child. In India, it is frequently used for treating cough in the pregnancy.
What are sitopaladi churna side effects?
Sitopaladi is time tested and safe medicine. No side effects occur with its use.
Can we give sitopaladi churna in infants? Is it safe for babies?
Yes, it can be given in infants and very useful for babies. It helps to treat cough, respiratory disorders, delayed milestones, rickets and malnutrition.
How to make sitopaladi churna at home
You can prepare your own sitopaladi churna at home by following the steps given below:
- Collect all ingredients listed above.
- Take mishri (Sugar candy), Vanshlochan, Long pepper, Green Cardamom Seeds and Cinnamon.
- Make powder of each ingredient.
- Mix all ingredients in above ratio.
- You can also measure following ways. Please note grinded ingredients should be weighted.
Mishri | 100 grams |
Vanshlochan (Tabasheer) – Bamboo Manna | 50 grams |
Long pepper | 25 grams |
Green Cardamom Seeds | 12.5 grams |
Cinnamon | 6.25 grams |
Does sitopaladi churna really work?
Yes, it is a time tested ayurvedic medicine and it does really work.
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