Vilwadi Lehyam is an Ayurvedic medicine used for a variety of stomach related complaints like vomiting, nausea, low digestion power etc.
It is a special medicine contributed by Kerala Ayurveda tradition.It is available in the form of herbal jam / paste. This is also known as Bilwadi Leha, Bilwadi lehyam, Bilvadi Leham, Vilvadi leham etc.
Uses
Vilwadi Lehyam uses:
Nausea, vomiting, low digestion power, anorexia, grahani, asthma.
Doctors also prescribe this for the treatment of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Associated with diarrhea (IBS-D)
Crohn’s Disease
Diarrhea
Passing of mucous along with stools
Indications
Doctors also use this for the treatment of
gastro esophageal reflux disease – GERD
H Pylori infection, erosive gastritis, heart burn, acid reflux.
Asthma, cold, cough – due to presence of spices like ginger, cumin, black pepper and long pepper fruits.
Pathya – diet rules –
There are no product specific diet rules mentioned. Follow these gastritis diet and remedies
Dosage
Vilwadi lehyam dose:
5 – 10 g many times in a day.
This medicine is prescribed to take in small quantities or in repeated dosage of around 2 gms, multiple times a day.
Dosage for children below 5 years of age – 1 – 2 grams, once or twice a day, along with a teaspoon of honey or warm water / milk.
Dosage for children between 5 – 12 years of age – 5 grams once or twice a day along with a teaspoon of honey or warm water / milk.
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 or as directed by the physician.
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.
Contents
Vilwadi Lehyam ingredients:
Vilwa – Aegle marmelos – 1.536 kg is added with
12.288 liters of water, boiled and reduced to 3.072 liters, filtered.
To this Kashayam, 768 grams of
one year old jaggery is added and heated to semi solid consistency.
It is added with 12 g of each of the following –
Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Coriander,
Cumin, Caraway, Cardamom, Cinnamon,
Nagakeshar (Mesua ferrea), Trikatu – Pepper, Long Pepper and Ginger.
Reference
Sahasra Yoga – Leha prakarana – 1.
Shloka- Sanskrit verse
Side effects
One person has noted that the colour of the stool turned dark brown after taking this product. But it is usually not expected to happen with this medicine.
Over-dosage may cause constipation.
One person complained of itching and burning sensation. This could be due to low quality brand / product, than the nature of medicine.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given.
Shelf life
3 years from the date of manufacturing. Once the bottle is opened, it is best to finish it within 4 – 5 months of time.
Does it cause weight gain?
In a dose of 1 teaspoon 2 times a day, it does not cause weight gain. In fact, herbs like Musta and Bael are used in weight loss treatment.
Manufacturers:
Nagarjuna – Vilwaadi Lehyam
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. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
40 thoughts on “Vilwadi Lehyam Uses, Dose, Side Effects And Ingredients”
Hi, all the ingredients look safe for a pregnant lady. But it is better to go with the advice of gynecologist.
Is this used for ibd
can this be taken during lactation?
How to use this vilwadi lehyam
It is very useful. But please consult an Ayurveda doctor in person.
Can Vilwadi lehyam be taken for acidity problem in the abdomen for a long time?
Sir will it cure endometroisis………….
A cure cannot be promised. It is helpful.
Is this useful for Heartburn and IBS?
Does it help for acid reflux, burping etc?
Thanks
Does it changes the stool color? I take one spoon before food morning and evening. After taking the the stool color is kind of dark brown. Us it expected?
It is not expected. Consult your doctor.
Doctor,i suffer from persistent mucus in throat, sore throat with hoarseness in voice…. can you please tell if i can use maha wilwadi lehyam to treat this.
No side effects if you have consulted doctor and taking it. It is quite a safe medicine.
dear doctor
i am madhava one of my friend recently did endoscopy. He is infected H.PYLORI
can he take this medicine to cure this bactria?
thanks
Looking for your valuable Reply
it can be used.
Really this is the best medicine (more powerful than english medicin) for stomech problem.I use this for gastric issue and using this for years (Its must to be noted that dosage should be less quantity, like litttle at the tip of a spoon). and my personal experiance , i take it like everyday morning befor food and contenue for like 10-15 day with restriction on fireded/oil/spicy food. inshallha it solves the stomech problem. I ALWAYS USED ONLY KOTAKAL. honestly KOTAKAL have cetury of experience in aurvedic medicin
Is this medicine can be taken for Chrohn’s disease
Half teaspoon per day is good for long term use.
What would you prescribe for dengue fever
There are many medicines such as caripill, Sudharshan Churna, Trishun tablet etc. Please consult a doctor directly.
can cure stomache cancer?
No.
Vilwadi leham is not suitable for me. Before starting this medicine I got endoscopy. I was having gastritis & infection with h.pylori. Alopathic Doctor told me I have to take antibiotic. As I did not want to take antibiotic I went to Ayurvedic doctor. He gave me vilwadi lehayam. I took this medicine about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks my stomach started gurgling. Then I stopped taking this medicine. Again I went to another gastro doctor he took me again endoscopy. Endoscopy result came same as before h.pylori infection and gastritis. In second endoscopy Inflammation increased with erosion. In previous endoscopy mild inflammation without erosion. Then I noticed vilwadi leham is increasing my stomach inflammation. Then I started taking antibiotic. Now I am ok.
Hai doctor,
I’m a foreigner my relative brought this vilvathi lehiyam from india. Do this product cure fibroid and irregular periods? Tq
It is useful for regularizing periods. A promise to cure fibroid with it, is hard to make.
Hello doctor
Consulted a doc for scanty menstruations and hair fall. He prescribed me vilvapunarnadi lehyam and some other medicines. Want to know about this lehyam as I couldn’t find this one in net. Does it treats scanty periods and check hormonal imbalance . Thank u in advance.
Will try to write about it soon. It helps in scanty periods.
should i take it with warm water or normal water ?
Normal water.
Doctor,
What is difference between Vilwadi and Mahavilwadi leham? Can one be used for another or have different effects?
After taking half teaspoon of Vilwadi Lehyam I start to get itching and burning especially in my face neck and arms. The burning and itching usually subsides after about half an hour or 45 minutes. Is this normal or should I discontinue this medicine?
I am suffer from ulcerative colitis, is vilvadilahm is useful for me
Is bilwadi churna and bilwadi leha have same medicinal properties???
Hello doctor,
Can i use this lehe for 2 years old baby ??
Needs direct doctor consultation.
Imcops prepare this using Jeeragam
( Cumin seeds )and named it as Jeeraga Vilwadi Lehya
Does this lehiyam increase cholesterol level?
No.