Lavangadi Vati: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects & More!

Introduction:

Ayurveda is an old herbal healthcare system known to promote and restore health. It uses various indigenous herbs and plants that are beneficial in treating multiple disorders. There are multiple forms of formulations, namely, Asava, Arishta, Vati, Ghruta, Taila, Churna, Kwatha, and a few more. In Ayurveda, the medicines prepared in the form of tablets or pills are called gutika or vati. The plant material is dried in shade and powdered to make tablets.¹  

 Lavangadi vati is a combination of five herbs that is used as a remedy for cough, asthma and fever.¹ It is prepared using the following herbs:  

• Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) 
• Black pepper (Piper nigrum) 
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) 
• Black catechu (Acacia catechu) 
• Acacia (Aqueous extract of Acacia arabica)¹ 

Nutritional Benefits of Lavangadi Vati:

The list of nutrients present in Lavangadi vati is as follows: 

• Alkaloids 
• Carbohydrates 
• Flavonoids  
• Tannins¹ 

Therapeutic Uses of Lavangadi Vati:

Lavangadi vati is a herbal preparation widely beneficial for respiratory illnesses like bronchitis, cough, and asthma. Some of the various therapeutic properties of Lavangadi vati are: 

• Blood purifier² 
• Appetite and digestion stimulant² 
• Antioxidant^2,3 
• Antibacterial^3,4 
• Antifungal^3,4 
• Antiviral⁴ 
• Analgesic⁵ 
• Anticancer⁵ 
• Antiseptic⁴ 
• Antiflatulent⁶ 

I may suggest lavangadi vati if you are looking for a natural way to maintain a healthy blood flow. It contains important natural compounds like eugenol, piperine, and ß-sitosterol. Among them, eugenol might have some special properties that may be beneficial for your health. It may help inhibit the production of thromboxane; a substance involved in blood clotting.

Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)

Benefits of Lavangadi Vati:

1. Benefits of Lavangadi Vati for Food Poisoning: 

• Lavangadi vati may be used as a remedy for food poisoning caused due to the bacteria like S. aureus, L monocitogenes and B. cereus.
• The clove in Lavangadi vati is an excellent therapy for fungal spoilage of food caused due to Aspergillus sp., Fusarium sp., Mucor sp., and Microsporum sp.
• It can destroy the spores of the fungi and inhibit their growth, as seen in studies.⁵ 

2. Benefits of Lavangadi Vati for Respiratory Illness: 

• Lavangadi vati has been used for respiratory illnesses like asthma, bronchitis, and cough.
• The clove in Lavangadi vati can reduce inflammation and unblock lung airways in asthma patients.
• In addition, it can work as an expectorant, which promotes the removal of mucus from the respiratory passages.⁴
• Lavangadi vati is also effective to reduce breathlessness and cough.⁷ 

3. Benefits of Lavangadi Vati for Pain relief: 

• Clove found in Lavangadi vati is well known for its pain-relieving properties.
• It has been used widely to soothe toothache and anal fissures. Hence, the formulation may be beneficial for sciatica and lower backaches.⁴ 

4. Benefits of Lavangadi Vati for Fungal Infections: 

• Studies have been conducted on animal models that prove the efficacy of clove and pepper oil, the primary ingredients of Lavangadi Vati, for vaginitis in rodents.
• Lavangadi vati is very effective in inhibiting the growth of Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans and Aspergillus fumigatus.
• Further investigations may prove its efficacy against fungal infection in humans too.^3,4  

5. Benefits of Lavangadi Vati for Viral Infection: 

• The extract of the cloves used in Lavangadi vati may inhibit viral DNA synthesis.
• The studies in animal models have proved that it can act against the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).
• Studies in humans are needed before it can be used for the treatment of herpes infection. ⁴  

6. Benefits of Lavangadi Vati for Drug-resistant Bacteria: 

Lavangadi vati consists of the extracts of clove and pepper that can inhibit the growth of multidrug-resistant bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. Hence, it may be a beneficial remedy for infections caused by these bacteria.^3,4 

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As a doctor, I find it fascinating that lavangadi vati contains eugenol. This compound may have great potential in protecting your nerves, fighting cancer cells, and possibly reducing allergic reactions. It’s a valuable ingredient that might contribute to the effectiveness of this formulation.

Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS

How to Use Lavangadi Vati?

Lavangadi vati comes in the form of tablets or pills.¹ Please follow the course recommended by your physician. 

Your Ayurvedic physician will prescribe you the form and dosage as per your health condition. 

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Side Effects of Lavangadi Vati:

 The most common side effects of an overdose of Lavangadi vati are 

• Jaundice  
• Respiratory depression 
• Severe hypoglycaemia 
• Acidosis 
• Acute liver injury 
• Kidney injury⁸   

Let me introduce you to a few more incredible ingredients found in lavangadi vati. It contains two more compounds: piperine and ß-sitosterol. Piperine may have a wide range of benefits, including its hepatoprotective (liver-protective) activities. On the other hand, ß-sitosterol might offer its own set of advantages, such as its anti-hypercholesterolemic (cholesterol-lowering) property. With these impressive properties, lavangadi vati may become even more beneficial for your overall health.

Dr. Smita Barode, B.A.M.S, M.S.

Precautions to Take with Lavangadi Vati:

•   Measures must be taken to ensure that the therapeutic dosage limit is not exceeded.⁸   
• Since there are no safety studies available for use of Lavangadi vati in pregnant or lactating women, caution must be exercise before use in such persons.  
• There is lack of safety data for use of Lavangadi vati in children. Please talk to your Ayurvedic physician before giving it to children.  

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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References:

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2. Saran S, Menon S, Shailajan S, Pokharna P, Churna C, Vati L, et al. Validated RP-HPLC method to estimate eugenol from commercial formulations like Caturjata Churna, Lavangadi Vati, Jatiphaladi Churna, Sitopaladi Churna and clove oil. Journal of Pharmacy Research [Internet]. 2013 Jan [cited 2022 Mar 1];6(1):53–60. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jopr.2012.11.013  
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