Sitopaladi Churna is a proportionate mixture of five herbal ingredients, including crystalised sugar (Mishri), cardamom (Elaichi), cinnamon (Dalchini), long pepper (Pippali) and inner white fibre of bamboo tree (Vanshlochan).
Here are some of the medicinal uses of Sitopaladi Churna:
The human body releases histamine, a substance causing allergic symptoms, when it comes in contact with allergens like pollen, dander, dust, etc. You can curb the release of histamine by consuming Sitopaladi Churna. Its antihistaminic properties help the body to secrete inflammatory mediators, which fight against allergic symptoms.
The use of Sitopaladi Churna to cure common fever, cough and chest congestion is well known in the traditional Ayurvedic treatments. The expectorant property of Sitopaladi mixture helps the human body loosen the phlegm and expel congested mucous through the mouth.
You can also see the benefits of the Sitopaladi Churna in treating symptoms of respiratory diseases, including tuberculosis, bronchitis and pneumonia.
By taking this Ayurvedic powder, you can get relief from dyspepsia (indigestion) due to its 'deepan' (appetising) and 'pachan' (digesting) properties. The major reason behind indigestion (Agnimandya) is imbalanced Pitta dosha. The Sitopaladi Churna assist the human body in expelling the Ama (toxins) to manifest proper balance of Agni (digestive fire) and Pitta dosha, thereby improving digestion.
Sitopaladi Churna may show alpha-amylase inhibiting activity. This enzyme helps break down carbohydrates into simple sugars for absorption into bloodstream. Inhibition of this enzyme reduces carbohydrate breakdown and can prevent the increase in blood sugar after a meal.
However, Sitopaladi Churna also contains sugar as one of its ingredients. Therefore, it is vital to consult with your physician before using it to treat diabetes.
Anaemia is a disease in which the number of red blood corpuscles (RBCs) stays lower than normal. With Sitopaladi Churna, you can enhance iron absorption in the body. This way, it can significantly enhance RBC formation and ameliorate anaemia.
The antioxidant property of this Ayurvedic medicine heals your wounds by controlling inflammation. Besides, its bioactive and immunomodulating compounds kill bacteria and stop the growth of infection. This way, you can quickly cure your infection with the use of Sitopaladi Churna.