Botany Bay’s Cough and Congestion Syrup

Botany bay’s Cough and Congestion Syrup

Cough is symptom of upper respiratory tract infections or common cold or allergens .Its disruptive effects drive many patients to consult their Doctors and over the counter (OTC) products. Herbs  are used in cough due to their antitussive and expectorant activity. Antitussives act either centrally on cough center in brain or peripherally on cough receptors in respiratory passages. Herbs contain mucilage which exerts protection as antitussives. The expectorant herbs influence on gastric mucosa through reflex stimulation leads to increase in bronchial secretions. The congestion happens as a result of secretions only.

Introduction

At Botany Bay Herbs after extensive research comes up with a combination of multi herbs which address Tridoshas concept of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. If we see cough it is derangement of Kaph i.e. liquid secretions from inflamed mucus membranes. Now if cough (cold Element) is increased Pitta must be decreased first to develop kaph. So Pitta has to be stimulated. The hidden element Vata has also to be deranged first because in Ayurveda it is said that Pitta pangu kaph pangu pungo mal dhatu Vayuna yatra niyanta tatra i.e. Pitta and cough do not produce disease until vayu is affected. So the importance of tridoshas is underlined here. A remedy which rectifies all the three doshas has to be indispensible. Our cough syrup endeavors to achieve this objective in this most mysterious disease called Cough. The following are the ingredients with their brief introduction;

Ingredients

Tamrandus indicus ;This herb(Common name-IMLI) has been very important for cough management and has been rarely used in cough syrups. We have used this for utilizing its potential with added advantage of taste .It is very rich in Potassium, Magnesium, Iron phosphorus and calcium. It has marked anti allergic as well as antiasthmatic activity. It improved forced expiratory volume in cough patients. It is antitussive.                                                                                                                                                                  Adhatoda vasica; This is commonly called vasa and many ayurvedic formulations are made in its name like vasaavleha etc.It is strong ant allergic ,antiasthmatic and antiviral. Its soothing action helps reduce irritation of throat and expectorant function clears phlegm deposits by loosening it. It is rich in copper potassium, iron, Zinc and chromium.                                                                                                                     Achyranthes aspera; Another important herb for respiratory system commonly called apamarg.It is commonly used in cough, bronchitis, asthma and malaria. It is very strong anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant par excellence. It is also rich in minerals such as Zinc, Manganese, copper, Iron, chromium. Acorus calamus: It is commonly called Vacha. It’s a great regulator of kaph hence indispensible for cough diseases. It is great antidepressant also. It reduces body aches, sneezing and nasal congestion as well as pharyngitis.It works synergistically with glycyrrhiza glabra which is also part of our formula. Its rich in number of vitamins like Vit C, Vit A and E. It contains minerals like potassium, sodium, calcium zinc . Centella asiatica; commonly called mandukparni but very effective in cough and colds. It regulates Kaph dosha. It is a proven intellect promoting herb. it is anti-inflammatory, ant allergic, antiasthmatic .It is rich in vitamins such as vita,B, C as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorus and iron.                                        Solanum xanthocarpum;It is commonly called kantakari and is commonly used in many ayurvedic formulations for cough  and colds. It works synergistic with adhatoda vasica which is also part of this very formula. It is anti inflammatory, antiasthmatic as well as immunomodulator.It significantly improves the pulmonary parameters as well as bronchodillatory effects.                                                                               Mentha spicata; It is commonly called pudina .It contains essential oil called peppermint which soothes throat immediately and used in most of the cough preparations nowdays.It regulates cough and