Ingredients:
- Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
- Pippali (Long pepper – Piper longum)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica)
- Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum/Holy basil)
Traditional Uses:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Cough suppressant and expectorant
- Common cold symptoms
- Bronchial congestion
- Throat irritation
Scientific Backing:
Black Pepper: Contains piperine, which aids in mucus breakdown and promotes healthy breathing patterns. Studies show black pepper causes bronchodilation through dual inhibition of phosphodiesterase enzyme and calcium influx, supporting its use as a functional food for airway disorders.
Ginger: Extensive research validates ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It helps reduce respiratory inflammation and supports immune function during cold and flu episodes.
Liquorice: Scientific studies confirm its expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for respiratory conditions and throat irritation.
Tulasi (Holy Basil): A systematic review of 24 clinical studies identified several positive benefits in humans with no negative downsides. Scientific studies demonstrate anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory activities. A double-blinded randomized controlled trial confirmed immunomodulatory effects in healthy volunteers (Mundugaru et al., 2017; Cohen, 2014).
