Prandhara Drops: Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Prandhara Drops is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Maharshi Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals. It is an effective remedy for common ailments.

It is a multi-route therapy for cold, nasal congestion, sinusitis etc.

Literally meaning of flow of life, Prandhara takes care of some of very common problems like headache, cold, nasal congestion, stomach ache, tooth ache, insect bite, nausea etc.

Made of aromatic and medicinal oils, Prandhara is a unique product of Maharshi Ayurveda and a must for every home. Anyone except infants can use this product.

Indications of Prandhara Drops

Cold
Nasal congestion
Sinusitis
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Spasmodic pain
Tooth ache
Head ache
Arthritic pain
Insect bite

Dosage & direction for usage

Arthritic pain – Rub 2 – 3 drops on affected area for temporary relief.
Cold/nasal congestion – Pour 2 – 3 drops on a hand kerchief and inhale.
Sinusitis – Add 2 – 3 drops in boiling water and inhale the vapours.
Tooth ache – Wet a cotton plug with a few drops and put on the painful tooth.
Diarrhea – first aid, flatulence, spasmodic pain & stomach ache – Take 2 – 3 drops with water or on a lump of sugar.
Nausea/vomiting – Take 2 – 3 drops with water or on a lump of sugar.
Insect bite/itching – Rub 1 – 2 drops on the affected area.
Head ache – Lightly apply 2 – 3 drops on the forehead.

How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice. 

Ingredients

Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora – 40 %
Pudina satva – Mentha piperita – 20 % – It has anti-emetic, anti-bacterial and wound healing actions.
Yavanisatva – Carum copticum – 20 % – It improves taste and digestion power and relieves abdominal colic pain and bloating.
Shatapushpa taila – Dill seed oil – Foeniculum vulgare – 5 % – It improves digestion strength.
Lavanga taila – Clove oil – Syzygium aromaticum – 5 % – It has analgesic action and improves digestion power.
Nilgiri taila – Eucalyptus oil – Eucalyptus globulus – 5 % – It improves digestion strength and relieves headache, earache etc.
Twak taila – Cinnamon oil – Cinnamomum zeylanicum – 5 % – It balances Vata and Kapha.

Side effects of Prandhara Drops

There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. 
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy.
This product can be safely used during lactation period and in children for a limited period of few weeks time.

Package, Manufacturer, Shelf life

Presentation & Package: Dropper bottle pack of 3 ml.

Manufactured By:  Maharshi Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals.

Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

During pregnancy, lactation

If you were using this oil before pregnancy without any allergic reaction, you can continue using this oil even during pregnancy.
If you have not used this product before and wish to use it during pregnancy, better to consult a doctor because it can cause skin allergy in some rare cases.
It is generally considered as safe to use during lactation, however consult your doctor for the right advice.

Can this product be applied after steam therapy?
No. Oil is best applied before steam therapy. This is as per basic Ayurvedic principles.