Banafsha Sharbat is an Ayurvedic product manufactured by Hamdard Laboratories.It is used in the treatment of dry cough, fever, cold etc.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Banafsha Sharbat
Banafsha – Vanapsa – Viola odorata – It is used in treating cough, asthma, fever with burning sensation, body ache etc.
Water
Sugar candy
Indications
Indications of Banafsha Sharbat
Fever due to Pitta
Dry cough
Cold
Bronchial asthma, bronchitis
Dose
Dosage of Banafsha Sharbat
10 ml-40 ml twice or thrice a day, with water.
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.
Side effects, shelf life
Side effects of Banafsha Sharbat
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.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy, lactation period and in children.
Shelf life:
3 years from the manufacturing date.
Reference, manufacturer and package
Reference:
Ayurved Saar Sangrah
Manufacturer and package:
Hamdard Laboratories – 500 ml
With Homeopathy and western medicine
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
Can this medicine be continued while taking 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.
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 take the Ayurvedic medicine.
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
