Sitopaladi Churna

सितोपला षोडश स्यादष्टौ स्याद्वंशरोचना ।। १३४ ।।
पिप्पली स्याच्चतुष्कर्षा स्यादेला च द्विकार्षिकी ।
एकः कर्षस्त्वचः कार्यश्चूर्णयेत् सर्वमेकतः ।।१३५।।
सितोपलादिकं चूर्णं मधुसर्पिर्युतं लिहेत् ।
श्वासकासक्षयहरं हस्तपादाङ्गदाहजित् । । १३६ । ।
मन्दाग्निं सुप्तजिह्वत्वं पार्श्वशूलमरोचकम् ।
ज्वरमूर्ध्वगतं रक्तं पित्तमाशु व्यपोहति । । १३७ ।।
(शार्ङ्गधरसंहिता, मध्यमखण्ड, अध्याय ६; १३४ – १३७)

Definition-

Sitopaladi Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation that may help in providing relief from cough and cold. Enriched with traditional ingredients, it can help support the respiratory system by balancing the body’s natural processes. This herbal blend is known for its warming properties that may help soothe the throat and ease breathing.

Ingredients-

Uses–
Aruchi (Tastelessness), Agnimandya (Digestive impairment), Pittaja Shwasa (Asthma due to Pitta dosha),Jvara (Fever), Kasa (Cough), Hasta Pada Daha (Burning sensation in Palms and soles), Pristha Shoola (Intercostal  neuralgia and pleurodynia), Suptajihvatva (Numbness of tongue), Urdhavagata Raktapitta (Bleeding from orifices of the upper part of the body).

Dosage & Anupan-
1g to 3 g twice a day with Ghee, Honey or luke warm water or directed by Ayurveda Consultant.

Side effects-

Generally ayurveda medicines do not have any side effects but it may cause Gastric irritation, Loss of appetite,
Diarrhea, Bloating, Acidity if taken in excessive amount.

Shelf Life-
It may last upto 6 months to 1 year from manufacture date if kept in air tight containers.

Reference-
1.Sarangdhar Samhita, Madhyam Khand
2.Ayurveda Sar Sangrah
3.API vol II

Related Articles-
1.Mast cell stabilization potential of Sitopaladi churna: An ayurvedic formulation-
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3807997/

2.Physico-chemical standardization of Sitopaladi churna- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3530334/