Mahavilwadi Leham is an Ayurvedic herbal jam medicine. It is used in treating digestive disorders, anemia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome etc. It is commonly used in Kerala Ayurveda practice.
Uses
Uses of Mahavilvadi Lehyam IBS, sprue, altering diarrhea and constipation – Grahani
Asthma, cough, catarrh,
Piles,
jaundice and anemia.
Splenic disorders
Intestinal worm infestation
Throat disorders
abdominal tumor, bloating – Gulma
Ingredients
Ingredients of Mahavilvadi Leham:
Each 10 gram contains
Each 10 gm contains-
Vilwamula (Aegle marmelos)- Bael root 4.800 gm
Guda (Jaggery)- 4.800 gm
Sringavera (Zingiber officinale)- ginger rhizome 0.480 g
Maricha (Piper nigrum)- Black pepper fruit – 0.640 g
Pippali (Piper longum)- Long pepper fruit – 0.320 g
Chavya (Piper cubeba)- 0.160 g
Kesara (Crocus sativa)- Saffron – 0.080 g
Pippalimula (Piper longum)- 0.320 g
Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)- Leadwort root – 0.160 g
Trijata (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Elettaria cardamomum, Cinnamomum tamala)- each 0.040 g
Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum)- 0.320 g
Pushparasam (Honey)- 1.333 ml
Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora) – Camphor- 0.010 g
Margikamada – 0.002 g
Dose
Dosage of Mahavilvadi Leham:
5-15 gram, half an hour before or after meals.
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, shelf life
Mahavilwadi Lehyam Side effects:
It is best to avoid this in diabetic patients, since it contains jaggery.
It is best to avoid this in people with constipation.
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Manufacturer, package
Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal. Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP)
Presentation: Pet bottle of 200 grams.
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
2 thoughts on “Mahavilwadi Leham: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Hello Sir,Vilwadi lehyam is beneficial.
The cause needs to be evaluated first. This product may not help.