Tambula Lehyam

Introduction

Tambula Lehyam also known as Thamboola lehyam is an herbal formulation which aids in curing respiratory disorders like cold, cough, and asthma to name a few. Tambula is referred to a betel leaf which is the key ingredient of this formulation.

Ingredients

• Betel leaf extract (Piper betel)
• Himamshu (Bambusa bambos)
• Long pepper (Piper longum)
• Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
• Sugar
• Honey

Method of Preparation

Clean all the ingredients and make a water decoction of Piper betel. After the decoction is made, add powdered form of remaining ingredients and sugar and heat it till it attains a semisolid consistency. In the end honey is added and combined well.

Dosage

5 grams twice a day with honey or lukewarm water after meals.

Indications

• Cold
• Cough
• Bronchitis
• Asthma
• Rhinitis
• Whooping cough
• Vomiting
• Breath constraint

Contraindications

• Over dosage should be avoided.
• There are no reported side effects of this formulation.