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.
Which companies are manufacturing sitopaladi churna?
- Dabur (dabur sitopaladi churna)
- Baidyanath (baidyanath sitopaladi churna)
- Zandu (zandu sitopaladi churna)
- Divya (sitopaladi churna patanjali/ divya sitopaladi churna)
- Sri Sri Ayurveda
How can we give sitopaladi churam to infants? My child is 4 months old and he suffers from frequent cold and cough.
Take a pinch of sitopaladi chura. Mix it with some honey. You can give this mixture to your child three to four times a day. It is better to consult a doctor for better options, there are many ayurvedic syrups are also available for infants such as rhinagra syrup, zeal, crush etc.
I have a 9.5 month old daughter and being a residence of north india, it kind of becomes imperative for infants to develop cold and cough. Once she catches either of the two, it takes 15-20 days for her to recover. After reading your article, I feel assured that I can eliminate this using ayurveda. Can i Give this to my daughter on daily basis? even in summers? How much should I give? if this churna helps improvising immunity, can this be given daily? I am already giving kasturi tablets (1 daily) mixed with honey to her. I started with these tablets when she got down with cough and cold. Pls suggest.
1. Sitopaldi churna improves immunity. It also helps preventing common cold and cough in children. It is safest ayurvedic remedy, so it can be used on daily basis, even during summer.
2. We can give 250 to 500 mg sitopaladi churna with pure honey in children under age 12 months.
3. Sitopaldi also helps to improve appetite and reduces acidity, regurgitation, gas troubles etc.
4. It is also beneficial for a proper mental and physical growth of children. It improves intelligence and growth milestones.
If you are using this remedy, you do not require Kasturi tablets, but make sure Sitopaldi Churna should be prepared with original Vanshlochan. All companies in India do not use Original Vanshlochan because it is 20 times more costly than duplicate vanshlochan/tabasheer available in the market.
Thanks for your reply. 250-500 mg is 1/4 teaspoon i think. I am quite positive in starting to use this product and was planning to buy it directly from the market but since you said that Vanshlochan should be original,I have become skeptical. Could you please help me finding out a way to procure the original form of it? or the best brand available in the market of the churna so that I can buy it. I am sorry for so many questions, but since I am new to Ayurveda, I need your guidance.
1. It would be better to make pouches by dividing in equal ratio rather than using teaspoon for measurement. It can be wrong measurement for medicines.
For example, if you buy 50 grams sitopaldi churna, then you should divide the powder in 100 small pouches. It will be the correct dosage with minimal variations.
2. I am not sure about the brands. We prepare it for our hospital dispensary ourselves. I had also used many brands available in the market and found that they are not effective as compared to self-manufactured sitopaldi powder.
I have Zandu brand Sitopaladi Churna bottle manufactured in 2007,do u think it is still good to have it after 8 years
According to ayurvedic texts, the potency of churna medicines starts decreasing after 6 months. However, expiry period can vary from 6 months to 3 years. You should use sitopaladi churna within 2 years after its manufacture date for best results.
After 8 years, it will not give the beneficial results. You should use freshly manufactured sitopaldi powder.
Thank u Dr.
Plz tell me mere 8year ki daughter ko hamesha cough, cold ki problem rehti hai
Meine sitopaladhi churan dabur ka dena shuru kiya hai
Mein bahut confused hoon ki kis harah se doon
Kya mein sitopaladhi churn mein honey or badam rogan dono mix ker ke doon
Ya phir sirf honey ke saath, kitni dosage deni chahiye
1. Almond oil (BADAM ROGAN) is not a good adjuvant for SITOPALDI CHURNA.
2. Pure Honey is a good adjuvant for recurrent cough and cold.
3. The appropriate dosage of SITOPALDI CHURNA for children under age 10 years is 500 mg to 750 mg twice a day.
Meri 8 years ki daughter ko hamesha cough, cold ki problem rehti hai
Meine sitopaladhi churan dabur ka dena shuru kiya hai
Mein bahut confused hoon ki mein sitopaladhi churn ki dose kaise doon
Abhi mujhe 2 months ho gaye hai sitopaladhi dete huye
Pehle usse bilkul aaram mil gaya tha, abhi phir se usse khansi, nossy shru ho gayi hai
Plz aap mujhe guide kare ki mein sitopaladhi honey ke saath doon, ya honey, badam rogan mix ker ke doon
Din mein kitni time , kitni quantity mein doon
Plz plz
Maharishi Ayurveda Kasni Cough Syrup would also be best for your child along with sitopaldi churna.
Dr. I have cough from long time . one doctor suggested me to take sitopaladi churna with honey. Then I started taking daily but still I have cough problem. Can u tell me how many time I have to take this daily? And kitne month tak muze ye dose lena hoga so that my cough problem will disappear. I’m taking this churna from 15 days.
What type of cough do you have?
1. Chronic Persistent Productive cough
2. Chronic Persistent dry cough
3. Do you have irritation in throat before cough start up?
4. Do you feel fatigue or weakness?
5. Any associated breathing trouble.
Please tell me about your symptoms before I suggest anything for you.
Dr. I’m not sure about the type of cough but try to tell my some problem related to this. I feel cough when I get up in the morning my lung feels jamm. due to lot of cough my also got affected. I can’t speak much louder. And some time voice becomes little feminine due to lot of cough. Breathing problem is also there but not that much. And I think I have a dry cough problem because in morning i have to make force to take out that cough from my mouth. So Dr. Suggest me what should I do and sitopaladi is not working for me.
The following Combination might help in such condition.
1. Sitopaldi churana = 2 g
2. Parwal Pisti = 250 mg
3. Cow’s Ghee = 1/2 tsp.
4. Pure Honey = 2 tsp.
Other remedies for strengthening lungs, throat and airways such as Ashwagandha is also required. It should be taken with milk. If in powdered form, its dosage is 2 grams and if it is taken in capsule form (Stress Com by Dabur Company), then its dosage would be 1 capsule two times a day.
My Father is 62 year old and suffering from chronic bronchities and have alergy to almost all . his lungh is now working 25% . now from last 1.5 years even he cant go outside our house . if he went ouside in dust or in cold after 2 -3 days he fall sick and we need to admit him in hospital due to infaction. so please suggest any medician also he is suffering from ULSER , HIGH-BP and vericos vain. please suggest
As per your description, your father needs a proper treatment under the supervision of doctor, so for me advising anything here is not ethical. However, I can just advise you to see your nearby ayurvedic doctor and start treatment immediately. The situation is manageable, so you just need a proper treatment.
Thanks…..
Hi
I have already mixed honey and shitopaladi and kept in plastic bottle and give my daughter two time … is it safe???combining and keeping mixer for month is fine ? Or it will create any different side effect ?
Please advise :)
It would be safe for a month, but I suggest you mixing Sitopaldi Churna with honey immediately before giving to your child for next time. It would not have any side effects. Safest ingredients are present in Sitopaldi churna and some of them we are using in our kitchen on daily basis.
I am 63 years old suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since many years. I am taking allopathic medicine every time during the problem. Kindly suggest for ayurvedic treatment.
You can get information about ayurvedic treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease here.
My 20 years old daughter has problem of sneezing since her childhood. Sneezing starts after waking up from early morning and continue until 12PM every day.
From the previous year, sneezing occurs at night as well. Now, she is also suffering with cough since last 15 days.
Can I use Sitopaladi Churna for this problem? Please also tell how we should use it.
Sitopaladi Churna can help in this condition, but other ayurvedic remedies including Haridra Khand and black pepper, long pepper, Laghu Sootshekhar Ras etc. are also required.
Good Day Sir,
My nephew almost 6 yrs 5 months old used to suffer from runny nose and cough round the year, sometimes dry and sometimes productive. Used lots of allopathic meds and inhalers but he suffers every now and then. Heard a lot of Sitopaladi Churna. Can you tell me how to take regarding his case and we want him to get rid of this problem. Awaiting your reply.
Thanks and Regards,
Gautam Dutta
Recurrent upper respiratory infections
The following ayurvedic remedies can help increasing immunity and fighting off recurrent upper respiratory tract infections.
• Basant Malini Gold = 150 mg (1 tablet)
• Parwal Pisthi = 125 mg
• Mukta Pisthi = 125 mg
• Sitopaladi churna = 750 mg to 2 gram
Above is a single dosage. It should be given twice a day with honey.
The course of this mixture is about 45 days. After that, there will be very minimal chances common cold, fever, productive or dry cough and other infections. This mixture should not be given when patient has high grade fever.
Many thanks for the prompt reply. Till now got the sitopalada churna of Baidyanath, rest three where to get from and kindly let me know if all the four ingredients are to mixed and given with honey.
Thanks and Regards
Yes, all four ingredients should be mixed in provided ratio and given with honey.
Good Afternoon Doctor,
Reference to your previous mail regarding recurrent upper respiratory infections of my nephew, these medicines I have got, sitopaladi churna 60 g box, basant malati ras 10 tab box, parwal pisthi 10 g box, mauktik shukti pisti 10 g (is it the same as Mukta Pisthi). Kindly advise how to take this according to the medicines available with me. For your information, as per latest x-rays his adenoids are also enlarged. I worried how to get rid of this along with frequent cold and runny nose. I am awaiting your reply.
Thanks and Regards,
Gautam
Mukta Sukti Pishti is different from the Mukta Pishti. It cannot replace the requirement of Mukta Pishti. Mukta is made of real pearls and it is expensive. Mukta Sukti is made of pearl shell.
The following remedial mix may help well.
• Sitopaladi powder = 2 gram
• Praval Pishti = 125 mg (0.12 gram)
• Mukta Pishti = 125 mg (0.12 gram)
• Basant Malati Ras = 1 tablet
Mix all ingredients in above ratio. Take twice a day with honey.
I had cough almost 2 months back. I did not have any fever or sneezing. It was only cough with lot of mucous. I was given antibiotics and syrups. That relieved me from cough but since then I have irritation and kharash in throat through out the day along with mucous only in the morning.
There has not been a single day when I have not spit green mucous in the morning. Last week, I have been diagnosed with Allergic bronchitis due to the above symptoms. Can you please suggest if Sitopaladi Churna will help in this condition?
Sitopaladi and licorice may help in this case.
How many times can I give sitopaladi churna to 6 months baby?
Depending on the condition, sitopaladi churna can be given 2 to 4 times a day.
Sir, my daughter is 1 yr 2months old. She frequently had cough and cold. My elder sister gives sitophaladi to her son age of 2yr. Now he is 3yr 6months completed. Please suggest me sir that how many times, how much, and how many months I should give this to my daughter. Thank you.
Sir help me, I am engg student suffering from the chest cough, congestion and respiratory blockages with very high cough and cold.
I used to
Laxmivilas ras
Mrug shrung bhasm
Shwas kuthar ras
Sitopaladi churna
Ras sindoor
I think you are taking wrong remedies. Laxmivilas Ras should not be used with Shring Bhasma in your case. Further Ras Sindoor is added without any requirement. We require more detail on every symptom such as sputum production, thin or thick sputum, color of sputum, frequency of cough, breathing trouble, more clearance on respiratory blockage, fever, TLC & DLC count, cold symptom details such as thin mucus discharge, nasal congestion, sneezing etc.
Hello sir, my daughter is 6 yrs old and suffering from mild food allergy and dust allergy. She sneezes a lot and before catching cough, she has irritation in throat. Is Sitopaladi churna is enough for her. I am just fed up of allopathy medicines.
Currently, I am giving her Triphala churna. Can I give to her Triphala and Sitopaladi churn together?
1. Sitopaladi (1 grams) + Turmeric (Haldi) powder (250 mg) + white pepper (25 mg) with honey is best remedy for dust as well as food allergies. It will also reduces sneezing, throat irritation and other allergic symptoms.
2. I do not know why you are giving her Triphala powder. Can you please explain the reason for this?
Both cannot be used together because adjuvants for both powders are different. However, you can use them keeping at least an hour gap between both powders and using appropriate adjuvants.
Thanks a lot sir. Actually, I heard that Triphala is good for immunity, so I started giving her. I’ve started Sitopaladi as recommended by you.
1. How long I can give this medicine to my daughter.
2. Is food allergy is permanent or it will improve according to time?
Chyawanprash and Sitopaladi are safer than Triphala for children for enhaning immunity. I suggest not using Triphala for this purpose. I also suggest you reading this article: Swarna Prashana
1. Sitopaladi churna is under our LIKELY SAFE remedies list, so it is safe for long-term use eve for 12 months.
2. Food allergy will surely improve, but I am not sure for permanent relief.
Sir, my daughter is 2.10 yr. She had bronchitis before 3 month with fever once a week, which lasted for 2 weeks.
Now again from past 1 and a half months, she is having cold and cough. In morning, she had runny nose and cough especially while sleeping in the morning.
I have tried all allopathic and homeopathic medicines.
She is also having constipation from past 2 months for which I’m giving her LOOZ SYRUP, which don’t work. Then, I have to use DULCOLUX supportive capsules to make her pass potty.
My sister told me to use Sitopaladi churna. I haven’t used it yet. Please tell me how much quantity to give her to and for how long to make her fit and fine.
250 mg Sitopaladi Churna + 50 mg Shringa bhasma with 1/2 tsp. honey 4 times a day should be sufficient for first week. Thereafter, 250 mg Sitopaladi Churna with honey 2 times a day alone should work for boosting immunity. It should be given for at least 3 months.
Stop giving her cow’s milk or buffalo milk (all milk products) and Banana after 6 PM in the evening.
For constipation, improve diet and give her fruits and vegetables. Please don’t let her drink fruit juice or soft drinks, it is better to eat fruits. Give here mashed banana, apples, papaya etc. on daily basis.
Caution: The fruits and milk products should not be taken after 6 PM (after sunset) in case of cold or productive cough. Otherwise, it causes accumulation of KAPHA (mucus secretion), which worsen the condition especially in the morning.
Thank u so much doctor….
Hello sir
I got Baidyanath Swarna bhasma (gold) and cow ghee and honey. How should I make daily dosage of Swarna Prashana, as she is 6yrs old? How can I measure Mg dosage, as I got it in 100mg?
Mix 100 mg Swarna bhasma in 200 grams honey. When need to use, then take a half tsp. of this honey after stirring it well and mix it with 1/4 tsp. of melted Ghee. Give this mixture to the child once a day preferably on empty stomach in the morning.
Hello sir,
I’m a 2 months pregnant now but am suffering from cold and cough. Can I take Sitopaladi Churna?
Does it effect to child?
Ayurvedic physicians use Sitopaladi Churna in pregnancy. It is considered safe to use, but I suggest using it under supervision of ayurvedic doctor.
There are very common ingredients are present in Sitopaladi Churna, which are also used in our daily Kitchen in cooking. These ingredients do not have any harmful effect on fetus, so Sitopaladi Churna will not have any unwanted effect on developing fetus in the womb.
Hello sir,
My daughter is 13 years old and for the past year, she has been feeling dizzy. She gets colds very easily and has bad allergies and that is when the dizziness starts. Sometimes she feels the room spin and sometimes she feels unbalanced. We did an MRI and blood test and everything was fine. We’ve been giving her Sitopaladi for her cold. Do you have any Ayurvedic medication for her dizziness and cold?
The following remedies may be beneficial.
1. Sitopaladi Churna = 2 grams with Honey
2. Giloy Juice = 5 ml
3. Sutshekhar Ras = 1 tablet with water
All remedies should be taken twice a day 30 minutes after meal. You should also consult your local ayurvedic doctor for more details.
Thank you for your reply sir. I just wanted to know where can I get all this medication and which ones are for the dizziness. I am more concerned about the dizziness.
All remedies are available in ayurvedic stores.
Hello Sir,
I have gone through your website and find very informative.
My Daughter is 1 year 9 Months Old, and Hyperactive child but every month she has been suffering from fever cough and cold. Her weight is also constant 8Kg since last 4 months. Can I start Sitopaladi Churna?
Please suggest me appropriate dose and Duration.
Namaste Sir
My daughter is 8 and half years old, she is suffering from chronic cough during winters only for past five years. We have tried every type of medicines, but not got any effective treatment. Is Sitopaladi churna will be beneficial for her problem? She is basically Kapha imbalance in nature.
Can I give Sitopaladi Churna to my infant with honey? Some says honey should not be given under 1 year of the age.
In ayurveda, we use honey as a medicine when we give it as adjuvant for other medicines including Sitopaladi Churna.
Secondly, all allopathic syrups used in pediatric medicine contain sugars, sweeteners and colors, which are more dangerous than honey.
Therefore, honey can be used as medicine for infants (0 to 12 months) without any issue. Ayurveda is oldest science and we are using honey as medicine in infants for more than 5000 years.
Can you please explain why we should not use Laxmi Vilas Ras with shring bhasm?
Laxmi Vilas Ras and Shringa Bhasma act differently.
Shringa Bhasma acts as expectorant and helps coughing up the accumulated mucus from the lungs.
Laxmi Vilas Ras actually dries up the mucus and reduces secretion. In productive cough, when wheezing sound or chest congestion is present, then Laxmi Vilas Ras is not suitable medicine because it is likely to worsen the condition. So in such case, it should not be used in combination with Shringa Bhasma.
However, Laxmi Vilas Ras and Shringa Bhasma are generally used in combination in the management of angina pectoris.
Thanks a lot sir
Is Sitopaladi churna also safe with allopathy treatment or not?
The safety profile of Sitopaladi churna with allopathic medicines is unknown. However, it contains most common ingredients, which we also use in our Indian Kitchen except Vanshlochan, so it should be safe.
For precautionary purposes, a gap of minimum 3 hours should be kept between ayurvedic medicines and allopathic medicines.
Hello doctor, my daughter has by mistake consumed much of shitopaladi of pack 30 grams. She is 2.5 years old. Is there any need to worry, any major side effects?
Sitopaladi Churna contains common ingredients used in our daily kitchen except for Banslochan. You should check if she any abnormal symptom appears and consult a local ayurvedic physician.
Can we give Sitopaladi churna to a patient with COPD who has clear lungs, no wheezing, and no productive cough?
Yes, Sitopaladi churna should be helpful in COPD. It will help to reduce the progress of the disease and provides strength to the lung tissue.
Hello doctor , I m 32 yrs old women . if I got cold it ll continue 2 to 3 months , before getting cold , I got throat infection and the lot of cold mucus coming is light green or yellow color , and whenever I cough little muscus is coming out from throat . Moistly whole year i was affecting this problem . for this can I take sitopaladi churna? How can I take ? Pls help me . and onemore thing I m trig to conceive also , this medicine is safe ?
Sitopaladi Churna can help in such case. It is the safest ayurvedic medicine and can be used in the long-term.
Sir
I wish to order Sitopaladi churna from you. Kindly guide me with the procedure.
regards
Very Useful information…
Dear doctor, I am a 70 years old man. I am suffering from allergic cough since so many years. can sitopladi churna help me curing it. Mucus is being produced by my body and in the morning it is more aggressive.
Sitopaladi Churna along with Honey and Long Pepper should be effective for your problem.
Sir ,i am 29 year old and I am 4 months pregnent, but from the past 20 days i am facing respiratory problems because i had sinus from past 4 years, is it safe to take cithopaladi churna during pregnancy ?i am facing shortness of breathe and frequent cough.
Sitopaladi Churna is likely safe during pregnancy, but it should be taken under professional supervision.
Hello
My aunt is a diabetic patient and also have acute cough
Please suggest how can I give her sitopaladi churn?
Because I think mixing it with honey will not be good for sugar patient.
Thanks
You can give sitopladi churn with lukewarm water, because lukewarm water is best alternate of Honey.
nice article with full details…
Sitopaladi powder helped me for cough from which I was suffering from 6 months. Good medicine for cough…
Hello, my baby is 13 months old and has cold and cough. Can I use Sitopaladi churna? Is there any side effect? He also has running nose. What can I do?
Please consult your local physician.
Thanks for the informative article. I get recurrent strep throat infection and greenish cough. Sitopaladi is helpful but it produces lots of heat and my gums get swollen. Is it because the ‘Vanshlochan’ may not be genuine? Will mixing Praval pishti and Jasad bhasma help heat problem?
Yes, Praval Pishti and Jasad Bhasma can help.
Hello doctor, my son having allergic cough for 2 months with strep throat and adenoids. I have given him Allegra, which reduces for 8 hours again same cough starts. I have given Sitopaladi churna with honey and waited for 30 minutes still cough has increased. Pls suggest.
Your son requires proper treatment. Sitopaladi churna alone may not be effective. He needs other medicines too. Please consult local ayurvedic doctor.