Adhatoda vasica + Glycyrrhiza glabra
Indications
Relieves cough, liquefies phlegm, improve Sore Throat and Chest Congestion.
Composition
Each 5 ml Basaka syrup contains extract of-
- Adhatoda vasica 0.68 gm
- Glycyrrhiza glabra 6.78 mg
- Zingiber officinale 6.78 mg
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum 6.78 mg
- Elettaria cardamomum 6.78 mg
- Piper ongum 0.14 gm
- Terminalia chebula 0.073 gm
- Saussurea lappa 6.78 mg
- Piper nigrum 6.78 mg
- Syzygium aromaticum 6.78 mg
- Cinnamomum tamala 6.78 mg
- Myrica nagi 6.78 mg
- Pistacia integerrima 6.78 mg.
Pharmacology
Basaka syrup is a justified combination of herbs that is used to treat irritable dry cough and productive cough. It is effective, well tolerated, safe and non-sedating with potent anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic properties. Basaka syrup is a sugar free preparation suitable for all kinds of patients and effective for both children & adults. It is free from side effects like drowsiness, constipation and dryness of mouth.
Adhatoda vasica (Basak): Basak contains vasicine and vasicinone alkaloid that has soothing effect on irritation in the throat and acts as an expectorant to loosen phlegm in the respiratory passages.
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Jashthi modhu): It contains glycyrrhizin which is used as cough expectorant and sore throats.
Zingiber officinale (Ginger): It has been used in the treatment of cold, asthma and bronchitis. Ginger has antiviral activity against human respiratory syncytial virus. 4. Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Darchini): It contains phenolic compounds and flavonoids which have antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Ellitaria cardamomum (Elach): It contains anthraquinone, flavonoid, alkaloid, terpenoid, saponin, glycoside which show antiseptic, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, and antioxidant properties. It is used to treat respiratory tract infection, asthma and bronchitis.
Piper longum (Pipul): The alkaloid of pipul is piplartine which suppresses cough. Other constituents of pipul are piperine, piperlongumine, sylvatin, sesamin, diaeudesmin piperlonguminine, pipermonaline, and piperundecalidine which help to treat chronic bronchitis, cough and asthma.
Terminalia chebula (Haritaki): It is used in medicine as remedy for fever, cough, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, skin and wound infections.
Saussuria lappa (Kur): Herb is an efficient expectorant and acts very well in bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory problems. It relaxes the bronchioles creating an easier way to breathe and opening up the lungs.
Piper nigrum (Gol Morich): Piper nigrum contains a pungent alkaloid "piperine" which is known to possess many pharmacological actions, e.g. antioxidant, anti-asthmatics, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial activities.
Syzygium aromaticum (Labanga): Clove contains a variety of flavonoids including kaempferol, rhamnetin and beta caryophyllene which exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Clove oil clears respiratory passages, acting as an expectorant.
Cinnamomum tamala (Tejpata): Cinnamon contains polyphenols that improve immune system and exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activities.
Myrica nagi (katphala): It is used to treat several ailments such as asthma, cough, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, anemia, fever, diarrhea, and ear, nose, throat disorders.
Pistacia integerrima (Kakra Shringi): Plant mainly contains alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, saponin and sterol which have many biological activities including anti-microbial, antioxidant and analgesic action. This herb helps in clearance of mucus from airways, bronchi, lungs and trachea.
Adhatoda vasica (Basak): Basak contains vasicine and vasicinone alkaloid that has soothing effect on irritation in the throat and acts as an expectorant to loosen phlegm in the respiratory passages.
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Jashthi modhu): It contains glycyrrhizin which is used as cough expectorant and sore throats.
Zingiber officinale (Ginger): It has been used in the treatment of cold, asthma and bronchitis. Ginger has antiviral activity against human respiratory syncytial virus. 4. Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Darchini): It contains phenolic compounds and flavonoids which have antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Ellitaria cardamomum (Elach): It contains anthraquinone, flavonoid, alkaloid, terpenoid, saponin, glycoside which show antiseptic, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, and antioxidant properties. It is used to treat respiratory tract infection, asthma and bronchitis.
Piper longum (Pipul): The alkaloid of pipul is piplartine which suppresses cough. Other constituents of pipul are piperine, piperlongumine, sylvatin, sesamin, diaeudesmin piperlonguminine, pipermonaline, and piperundecalidine which help to treat chronic bronchitis, cough and asthma.
Terminalia chebula (Haritaki): It is used in medicine as remedy for fever, cough, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, skin and wound infections.
Saussuria lappa (Kur): Herb is an efficient expectorant and acts very well in bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory problems. It relaxes the bronchioles creating an easier way to breathe and opening up the lungs.
Piper nigrum (Gol Morich): Piper nigrum contains a pungent alkaloid "piperine" which is known to possess many pharmacological actions, e.g. antioxidant, anti-asthmatics, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial activities.
Syzygium aromaticum (Labanga): Clove contains a variety of flavonoids including kaempferol, rhamnetin and beta caryophyllene which exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Clove oil clears respiratory passages, acting as an expectorant.
Cinnamomum tamala (Tejpata): Cinnamon contains polyphenols that improve immune system and exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activities.
Myrica nagi (katphala): It is used to treat several ailments such as asthma, cough, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, anemia, fever, diarrhea, and ear, nose, throat disorders.
Pistacia integerrima (Kakra Shringi): Plant mainly contains alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, saponin and sterol which have many biological activities including anti-microbial, antioxidant and analgesic action. This herb helps in clearance of mucus from airways, bronchi, lungs and trachea.
Dosage & Administration
Children under 12 years:1-2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 ml) 3 times daily
Adult: 3 teaspoonfuls (15 ml) 2-3 times daily or as directed by the physician.
In acute cough: warm water can be added for better result.
Adult: 3 teaspoonfuls (15 ml) 2-3 times daily or as directed by the physician.
In acute cough: warm water can be added for better result.
Contraindications
here is no evidence available on contraindication but it may happen in patients who to any ingredient of Basaka.
Side Effects
Basaka syrup is well Drug Interaction: No clinically tolerated in recommended doses. significant drug interactions have been reported.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The safety of Basaka syrup in pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, it should be used with caution during pregnancy.
Therapeutic Class
Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.
