Dabur Vasavaleha (250g)

About Dabur Vasavaleha

• Vasavaleha is a polyherbal Ayurvedic preparation used to treat cough, cold, asthma, and various bleeding disorders.
• It is an Ayurvedic Avaleha in semi-solid form.
• Preparation:
  • First, make a Vasaka decoction by boiling its Swaras (juice) in water.
  • The decoction is filtered, and sugar is added.
  • This mixture is cooked and thickened.
  • Removed from the stove and added Pippali churna and Ghee.
• Consumption: Typically taken by licking.

Indications of Dabur Vasavaleha

• Vasavaleha combines five natural ingredients for treating respiratory problems.
• Arusa (Vasa):
  • Has expectorant and bronchodilator actions.
  • Recommended for difficulty in breathing, asthma, and cough.
  • Contains the alkaloid vasicine, which is a bitter bronchodilator, respiratory stimulant, hypotensive, cardiac depressant, uterotonic, and abortifacient.
• Pippali (Long Pepper):
  • Contains the alkaloid Piperine.
  • Has antiseptic and expectorant properties.
• Honey:
  • Possesses antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties.
  • Adds a sweet taste to the medicine along with Misri (rock candy).
• Cow’s Milk Ghee:
  • Holds significant therapeutic value.
• Uses:
  • Effective for any type of cough, respiratory illness, and chronic cough.
  • Relieves inflammation in the airways.
  • Useful in chronic respiratory illnesses.
  • Given to children with honey (3-4 times a day) for whooping cough.

Vasavaleha is also useful in treating:

• Raktapitta (Bleeding disorder)
• Rajayakshma (Tuberculosis)
• Raktapradar
• Bleeding piles
• Bloody dysentery

Other conditions where Vasavaleha is indicated include angina pectoris and parshva shula (intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia).

Dosage of Dabur Vasavaleha

• 6 – 12 grams once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
• It is usually administered with milk, honey, or warm water.
• For children below 5 years of age: 1 – 2 grams once or twice a day, along with a teaspoon of honey, warm water, or milk.
• For children between 5 – 12 years of age: 5 grams once or twice a day along with a teaspoon of honey, warm water, or milk.

Side Effects of Dabur Vasavaleha

• There are no known side effects for this medicine.
• In very high doses, it may rarely cause stomach irritation.
• Care is needed when administering it to diabetic people.