Ashtangavaleha – Benefits, How To Make, Ingredients, Side Effects

Ashtangavaleha is an Ayurvedic medicine in herbal jam form. It is mainly used in the treatment of fever, cough, asthma, anorexia, etc.

Benefits

Ashtangavaleha Uses:
It is used in the treatment of Vata-Kapha type of fever, anorexia, cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, vomiting.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha.

Dose and Duration

Ashtangavaleham dosage:
5 – 10 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
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.

How long to take? 
This medicine can be safely taken for a period of upto 2-4 months.

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.

Side Effects

Astangavaleham side effects:

• Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
• People with diabetes should take this medicine under medical supervision.
• Over-dosage may cause gastritis.
• It may worsen the symptoms in people with gastritis.
• Pregnant ladies, lactating mothers and children should take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.

Contents

Ashtangavaleh ingredients, how to make:
10 g fine powder of each of
Katphala – Myrica nagi
Pushkara – Inula racemosa
Karkatashrungi – Pistacia integerrima
yavani – Trachyspermum ammi
Karavi – Black Cumin – Nigella sativa
Shunti – Ginger Rhizome – Zingiber officinalis
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum
Madhu – quantity sufficient
Juice extract of Ardraka – Ginger Rhizome – Zingiber officinalis – quantity sufficient

Reference and Shelf Life

Reference: Ayurveda Sangraha, kaphajwara Chikitsa 361, AFI Vol II 3:1

Shelf Life: 3 years from the date of manufacture. if you have opened the seal of the bottle, better to use it before 3 months.