Kanakasav - Sandu

🍃 Sandu Kanakasav

Sandu Kanakasav is an herbal Asava (fermented formulation) traditionally used to support respiratory health, particularly in cases of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, cough, and pollen allergy. It combines expectorant, anti‑inflammatory, and bronchodilatory botanicals to ease breathing and reduce airway inflammation.

🧪 Key Ingredients

• Dhatuta (Dhatura metel) – bronchodilator for ease of breathing

• Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) – bronchial decongestion and anti‑inflammatory

• Pippali (Piper longum) – improves bioavailability & clears mucus

• Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) – soothes irritated airways and cough

• Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) – relieves wheezing and breathlessness

• Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum) – anti‑asthmatic, relieves bronchial spasms.

TrueMeds also lists additional components such as Draksha, Nagakesara, Glycyrrhiza, Madhu, and Sharkara providing expectorant and demulcent effects.

🎯 Benefits & Uses

• Soothes acute asthma symptoms, including chest tightness, wheeze, and dry cough

• Alleviates bronchitis-related cough and chest congestion

• Reduces swelling of respiratory passages and improves airflow

• Offers expectorant action to aid mucus clearance and ease respiration.

🧴 Dosage & Usage

• Adult dosage: 10–20 ml (2–4 tsp), 2–3 times daily, before or after meals as directed by physician

• Children: 5–10 ml, 2–3 times/day diluted in water (age‑appropriate dosing).

• Storage: cool, dry place; shake well before use and avoid overdosing.

⚠️ Safety Precautions

• Generally regarded as well-tolerated with no major side effects reported

• Consult a healthcare provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic, or have chronic conditions

• Use with caution in severe asthma—keep modern rescue meds on hand—and discontinue if unexpected symptoms occur