Description:Kanakasava is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine, widely used in treating Asthma, cough, fever etc. It contains 5 – 10 %  self generated alcohol in it. This self generated alcohol and the water present in the product acts as a media to deliver water and alcohol soluble the active herbal components to the body.  

 Kanakasava dose – 

12 – 24 ml. one or two times a day, usually advised after food.

If needed, it can be mixed with equal quantity of water.

Pathya:

Light pathya rules are to be followed.

Kanakasava side effects: 

A very high dosage than the prescribed may cause stomach irritation and loose stools.

This herbal product should only be taken after consultation with Ayurvedic doctor.

It is needed to be taken in the precise dosage as suggested by your Ayurvedic doctor.

It should always be taken under strict medical supervision.

If not prepared using good quality herbs, or if taken in very high dosage, it may result in side effects resembling datura poisoning.

Kanakasava uses: 

Kanakasava is widely used in the treatment of respiratory conditions such as Asthma, cough, fever and bleeding diseases.  It is a natural mucolytic and bronchodilator.  

It is also used in treatment of bleeding diseases, injuries and chronic fever. It helps to relieve chest  mucous congestion.

Traditional uses:

Nikhilaan Shwaasaan – useful in wide variety of respiratory diseases  – asthma, bronchitis etc.

Kasa – useful in cold, cough

Yakshma – useful in tuberculosis

Kshataksheena – useful in emaciated people, useful in post injury care, useful in weight gaining therapy

Jeerna Jvara – useful in recuperation treatment after chronic fever

Raktapitta – useful in bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding

Urakshata – useful in chest injury

Kanakasavam ingredients: 

Kanaka (Purified and processed Datura metel) – whole plant – 192 g

Vrushamoola – Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) – whole plant – 192 g

Yashtimadhu – Licorice – root – 96 g

Pippali – long pepper – 96 g

Vyahgri – Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) – whole plant – 96 g

Keshara – Nagakeshara (Mesua ferrea) – stamen – 96 g

Vishvabheshaja – Shunti – Ginger – rhizome – 96 g

Bharngi (Clerodendrum serratum) – Root – 96 g

Talisapatra (Abies webbiana) – Leaf – 96 g

Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa) – Flower – 768 g

Draksha – raisins – dry fruits – 960 g

water – 24.576 liters,

Sharkara – Sugar – 4.8 kg

Kshaudra – Honey – 2.4 kg