Sharbat Santara

Indications

Fever, Burning urination, biliousness, anorexia & excessive thirst.

Composition

Each 5 ml syrup contains (as aq. extract)-
  • Citrus reticulata (juice) 250 mg
  • Tribulus terrestris 200 mg
  • Foeniculum vulgare (root) 150 mg
  • Foeniculum vulgare 150 mg
  • Nymphaea nouchali 150 mg & other ingredients Q.S.

Pharmacology

Orangin is a special preparation of valuable ingredients. Orangin rich in vitamin C. It acts as febrifuge, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, refrigerant, appetizer, antibilious, diuretic, powerful antioxidant and immunostimulant. Orangin relieves fever, burning sensation of the body, improves gastric juice secretion, maintains optimum function of liver and kidney & normalizes bile secretion.

Pharmacological properties of the herbs used in Santa Syrup:

Tribulus terrestris: Tribulus contains furostanol saponins, the active component. Saponins are known to be antifungal and antibacterial. It is noteworthy that Tribulus terrestris saponins were very active against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. The Tribulus terrestris saponin could significantly lower the levels of serum total cholesterol and triglyceride. It is well known diuretic plant drug useful in urolithiasis, dysuria, impotency and kidney dysfunction.

Foeniculum vulgare: It exhibits anabolic and estrogenic activities. It possesses antifungal, diuretic, analgesic, antipyretic and antimicrobial properties, Essential oil has anti microbial and anti oxidant properties. Seeds are stimulant, aromatic, appetizer, diuretic, carminative, spasmolytic, galactogogue stomachic. Dried fruit is useful in chest, spleen and kidney troubles.

Nymphaea alba: The flowers are refrigerant, demulcent, cardiac tonic, nutrient, astringent antiseptic, antipyretic, analgesic, antiinflammatory, diuretic and sedative. They have a generally calming and sedative effect upon the nervous system. It is useful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and similar disorders.

Citrus reticulata: It is tonic, carminative, laxative & stomachic.

Dosage & Administration

2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml) 2-3 times daily or as prescribed by the registered physician.

Contraindications

There is no known contraindication.

Side Effects

No significant side effect has been observed in therapeutic dosage.

Precautions & Warnings

Keep out of reach of children.

Therapeutic Class

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place away from light.