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