
Ayurveda is full of herbs that work on cough. Those are considered to be Kapha naashak (Kapha pacifiers). Single herbs and formulas are described below…
Indian herb |
Latin name |
Common name |
Action |
Vaasaa |
Adhatoda vascia |
Vasica |
Well known for upper respiratory tract infections |
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Its juice has antitussive property. |
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It is throat soother and also antitussive |
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Liquorice |
One of the best expectorant and throat soother |
Kaasani |
Cichorum endivia |
Endive |
As the name suggests works excellent in cough by its scraping property. |
Some of the formulae are listed below…
Chyavanaprashavaleha (the semi-solid preparation and probably best in uncomplicated cough)
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