Saduri Syrup

Dry cough, Chronic cough, Hoarseness, Allergic cough, Sore throat, common cold.

• Zizyphus jujuba: Fruit: 100 mg
• Sisymbrium irio: Seed: 100 mg
• Hyssopus officinalis: Flower: 93 mg
• Ocimum sanctum: Leaf: 50 mg
• Adhatoda vasica: Leaf: 26.5 mg
• Ephedra gerardiana: Stem: 7.5 mg

This preparation is a Natural cough expectorant syrup. Adhatoda Vasica is one of the main ingredients of Alkof Syrup. Vasicine is an active alkaloid of Adhatoda Vasica. The Bromohexine and ambroxol, semi-syn-thetic derivatives of vasicine is used in synthetic cough syrup for liquefying the cough (mucolytic action). It gives promt symptomatic relief in unproductive or dry cough. The demulcent, anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties soothes down irritated mucosa 'of the throat and upper respiratory tract. The presence of natural anti-allergic principles relieve nasal congestion, sneezing and bronchial congestion.

Pharmacological properties of the herbs used in this syrup: This preparation is an effective cough syrup, manufactured according to BNUF. It has cough expectorant, anti-histamine and non-sedative properties. Peripheral antitussive action of this syrup reduces the bronchial mucosal irritation and related broncho spasm. It is a suitable formulation for both child and adult.

Zizyphus jujuba: It contains mucilage and sugar. It is nutritive, demulcent. antidote, diuretic, emollient and expectorant. The dried fruits are anodyne, anticancer, pectoral, refrigerant, sedative, stomachic and tonic.

Sysimbrium irrio: The seeds are expectorant, restorative and stimulant. They are used in the treatment of asthma.

Hyssopus officinalis: About 47 chemical constituents forming 98.65 percent of the total oil have been isolated. It is used as a remedy for cough. The oil promotes expectoration in bronchial catarrh and asthma.

Ocimum Sanctum: The leaves contain essential oil, which exert anti-microbi- al activity against M. tuberculosis and S. aureus and other bacteria and fungi. A tea prepared from leaves is commonly used in cough, cold, mild indigestion. The solid extract significantly relieves the breathlessness with tropical eosinophilia. It is commonly used in bronchial asthma.

Adhatoda Vasica: The leaves of the plant contain essential oil and alkaloid vasicine, N-oxides of vasicin, vasicinone, deoxyvasicine and maiontone. The leaf extract has been used for treatment of bronchitis and asthma for many centuries. It relieves cough and breathlessness.

Ephedra gerardiana: It contains various medicinally active alkaloids (but notably ephedrine). Ephedrine acts promptly to reduce swellings of the mucous membranes and has antispasmodic properties, thus making it valuable in the treatment of asthma. It dilates the bronchial vessels. It is antiasthmatic, antirheumatic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, tonic and vasodilator.

Adult: 3 tsf (15 ml) thrice daily.
Child: 1-2 tsf 3 times daily,

No known to have any side effects with Alkof syrup if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

Unani cough syrup does not cause any problem in pregnancy.

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.