Satyori — Lavangadi Vati Formulation Reference Card
Formulation Reference Card
Lavangadi Vati
Lavangadi Vati · Clove Tablet
About
Lavangadi Vati is the practical, portable first-aid medicine of the Ayurvedic tradition -- a small, aromatic tablet designed to provide immediate relief for the everyday respiratory and digestive complaints that arise without warning: the sudden cough in a meeting, the sore throat on waking, the nausea during travel, the hiccup that will not stop. Where many Ayurvedic formulations are designed for sustained, course-based treatment of chronic conditions, Lavangadi Vati is designed for the acute moment of need. The formula centers on Lavanga (clove), one of the most therapeutically potent spices in the Ayurvedic and global pharmacopoeia.
Indications
Cough (both productive and dry). Sore throat and pharyngitis. Nausea and vomiting. Motion sickness.
Key Ingredients
Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum, clove) as the primary ingredient, combined with Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora, camphor), Jatiphala (Myristica fragrans, nutmeg), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum, cardamom), Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, cinnamon), Maricha (Piper nigrum, black pepper), Pippali (Piper longum, long pepper), and Shunthi (Zingiber officinale, dried ginger). Some formulations include Kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera, dates) as a binding and sweetening agent, or Mishri (rock sugar) to improve palatability. Honey may be used as a binding medium.
Benefits
Provides rapid symptomatic relief for cough and sore throat. Clove's eugenol content is a potent local anesthetic and antimicrobial agent that numbs throat pain and kills respiratory pathogens on contact. Camphor provides immediate cooling-then-warming sensations that open the airways and soothe irritated respiratory mucosa.
Cautions & Contraindications
Pregnancy (camphor and nutmeg are contraindicated in pregnancy). Infants under 2 years (camphor risk). Severe Pitta conditions with burning and acid reflux. Do not exceed recommended doses. Camphor is toxic in large quantities (above 30 mg/kg body weight) -- the small amounts in Lavangadi Vati are well within safe limits at recommended doses, but children and small adults should be dosed conservatively. The numbing effect of clove on the throat can mask symptoms of serious conditions -- if sore throat persists beyond 3-5 days or is accompanied by high fever, seek medical evaluation.
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