Eladasamoola Lehyam is an Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group. It is used in the treatment of cough, asthma, bronchitis.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Eladasamoola Lehyam:
Dashamoola –
Bilva – Bael – Aegle marmelos
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata – Useful in cough, cold and asthma.
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum – It is one among Dashamoola, used in fever, cough, diarrhea etc.
Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens – It has immuno-modulatory and anti-inflammatory activity.
Gambhari – Gmelina arborea – Useful to improve depleted body tissues, relieves chronic respiratory conditions, tuberculosis.
Brihati – Solanum indicum – It is widely used in treating respiratory disorders.
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum – It is used widely in the treatment of cough, cold, asthma and such other respiratory tract conditions.
Gokshura – Tribulus – Tribulus terrestris
Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum – It has anti-inflammatory activity.
Prishnaparni – Uraria picta – Useful in dyspnoea, Asthma, Bronchitis and Chronic respiratory disorders.
Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum
Vasa – Malabar nut – Adhatoda vasica – It has anti-inflammatory, broncho-dilatory and anti-tussive activities.
Trikatu –
Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum – It has immuno-stimulant, anti-bacterial and anti-mycobacterial activity.
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – Useful in treatment of asthma and chronic respiratory disorders.
Yashtimadhu – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra – Good expectorant, expels phlegm from lungs, heals respiratory diseases.
Indications
Indications of Eladasamoola Lehyam:
Chronic respiratory conditions
Bronchitis, asthma
Cough
Dose, duration of use
Dose of Eladasamoola Lehyam:
10 g twice a day with milk,
Or as directed by the physician.
How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects, precautions
Side effects:
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.
Manufacturer, presentation, shelf life
Manufacturer:
Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group
Presentation:
25 g
Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacturing.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
