Balchaturbhadra Syrup
Balchaturbhadra Syrup formulation is based on Balchaturbhadra Churna. Therefore, it has similar benefits as churna formulation provides. It is effective in childhood problems including fever, diarrhea, cough, and vomiting. It is also effective remedy to improve appetite and boosts digestion. It is helpful in the treatment of indigestion, abdominal pain and bloating. It reduces severity of common cold and pacifies cough.
Ingredients (Composition)
5 ml Balchaturbhadra Syrup contains:
| Nagarmotha or Mustak (Nut Grass) – Cyperus Rotundus | 50 mg |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum | 50 mg |
| Ativisha – Aconitum Heterophyllum | 50 mg |
| Karkatakashringi (Crab’s Claw) – Pistacia Integerrima | 50 mg |
| Syrup Base & Excipients | Q.S. |
Ayurvedic Properties
| VIRYA (Potency) | USHNA (Hot) |
| DOSHA KARMA (Effect on Humors) | Pacifies Vata Dosha & Reduces Kapha Dosha |
| Dhatu (Tissue) Effect | RASA, RAKTA |
Medicinal Properties
Balchaturbhadra Syrup has following healing properties.
- Antidiarrheal
- Antiflatulent
- Antipyretic
- Antispasmodic
- Carminative
- GRAHI (astringent)
- Antitussive
- Mucolytic
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiviral
Therapeutic Indications
Balachaturbhadra Syrup is helpful in following health conditions.
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Abdominal distension or bloating
- Common cold
- Cough
- Infantile colic and abdominal pain
- Problems occurring during teething
Balchaturbhadra Syrup Benefits & Uses
Balchaturbhadra Syrup is a good medicine for childhood diseases. Its therapeutic benefits appear on digestive system and respiratory system.
For more details read: Balchaturbhadra Churna Benefits, Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Balchaturbhadra Syrup Dosage
The dosage of Balchaturbhadra Syrup is given below:
| Infants (Up to 12 Months) | ¼ to ¾ teaspoon |
| Children (Above 1 year) | 1 teaspoon |
How to Take
| How many times should I take? | 2 times a day |
| When should I take? | In cases of loss of appetite or vomiting, it should be given before breastfeeding. In cases of poor digestion, abdominal heaviness, and intestinal gas, it should be given after breastfeeding. |
Safety Profile
| Suitability acc. to Body Type (Prakriti) | Mostly suitable for people with Vata Body Type and Kapha Body Type |
| Suitable for Vikriti Dosha (Use) | Increased or aggravated Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha; Diminished Pitta; Conditions with excess AMA accumulation |
| Shelf Life | 3 Years from The Date of Manufacture |
| Expiration Date (after opening) | Best to consume within 3 months |
Balchaturbhadra Syrup is Likely Safe & Well Tolerated.
Side Effects
Generally, there are no side effects when Balchaturbhadra Syrup when taken in recommended dosage. In high dosage, it can cause hyperacidity.
Contraindications
Balchaturbhadra Syrup should not be taken in the following cases:
- Constipation or hard stool
- Gastritis
- Hyperacidity, heartburn
- Ulcers
For more details read: Balchaturbhadra Churna Benefits, Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Which is more effective Balchaturbhadra Churna or Balchaturbhadra Syrup?
It is easy to give Balchaturbhadra Syrup to child. So, some companies start manufacturing it in syrup form. However, syrup should also be effective, but I prefer to use Churna with honey because it does not contain any preservative, white sugar or color.