Sitopaladi Churna – Classical Respiratory Wellness Formula

Sitopaladi Churna is a renowned classical Ayurvedic formulation traditionally used for supporting respiratory health, soothing irritation in the throat, and enhancing immunity. Made from a balanced blend of Sitopala (rock sugar), Vanshalochan, Pippali, Ela, and Tvak, this gentle yet effective churna is suitable for all age groups.

It is widely recommended for cough, cold, mild fever, sore throat, and conditions caused by Vata–Kapha imbalance. Its sweet and cooling base makes it especially safe and palatable for children and elderly patients.

Common Name: Sitopaladi Chooran, Sitopalathi Choornam, Sitopalladi, Setopaladi, Sitofaladi, Sitopaldi, Sitopladi, Shitopaladi, Sithopaladi, Shitopaladi

Reference

चरकसंहिता, चिकित्सास्थान ८, १०३-१०४, Aryabhishak - આર્યભીષક - હિન્દુસ્તાન નો વૈધરાજ - ઉતરાર્ધ - ઔષધિક્રિયા ૩૭, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoiea of India, Ayurvedic Formulary of India Part 1-7:34 :

सितोपलां तुगाक्षीरीं पिप्पलौं बहुलां त्वचम् । 
अन्त्यादूर्ध्वं द्विगुणितं लेह येन्मधुसर्पिषा ॥ १०३ ॥ 
चूर्णितं प्राशयेद्वा तच्व्छासकासकफातुरम् । 
सुप्त जिह्वारोचकिनमल्पाग्नि पार्श्वशूलिनम् ॥ १०४ ॥ -(चरकसंहिता, चिकित्सास्थान ८, १०३-१०४, Aryabhishak - આર્યભીષક - હિન્દુસ્તાન નો વૈધરાજ - ઉતરાર્ધ - ઔષધિક્રિયા ૩૭)

सितोपला षोडश स्यादष्टौ स्याद्वंशरोचना ।। १३४ ।।
पिप्पली स्याच्चतुष्कर्षा स्यादेला च द्विकार्षिकी ।
एक: कर्षस्त्वच: कार्यश्चूर्णयेत्सर्वमेकत: ।। १३५ ।।
सितोपलादिकं चूर्ण मधुसर्पिर्युतं लिहेत् । (शार्ङ्गधरसंहिता, मध्यमखण्ड, अध्याय ६; १३४-१३५½, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoiea of India, Ayurvedic Formulary of India Part 1-7:34)

Key Benefits

• Supports healthy lung and respiratory function
• Helps relieve cough, cold, and congestion
• Soothes sore throat and irritation
• Acts as an expectorant and bronchodilator
• Strengthens immunity and digestion
• Useful in allergic and seasonal respiratory issues

Key Ingredients

(Ingredients and quantity may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer)

How to Use

Take 1–2 grams with honey, warm water, or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.

Safety & Precautions

• Safe for children when given in the correct dosage
• Use cautiously in diabetic patients due to high sugar content
• Store in a cool, dry place

Practitioner’s Guide (Clinical Use)

Dosha-Based Application

• Kapha: Very effective for productive cough, cold, congestion; combine with honey.
• Vata: Supports dry cough and throat irritation; combine with ghee.
• Pitta: Safe due to cooling and sweet base; combine with warm water or ghee.

Recommended Combinations

Pediatric Use

• Highly suitable for infants and children
• Dose: 100–250 mg per kg body weight, mixed with honey or ghee
• Helps in recurrent respiratory allergies

Contraindications / Caution

• Not ideal for diabetic patients unless modified sugar-free formulations are used
• Avoid overdose in infants

Practitioner Tips

• Works best when given after food as an Anupana-based formulation (honey/ghee).
• Use during seasonal changes to prevent recurrent respiratory infections.
• Monitor sugar intake in metabolic syndrome patients.

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic)

Ask a sample before a bulk purchase, to quickly judge by checking the general parameters of quality which may differ from the reference:

• Appearance: Fine, homogeneous powder
• Color: Off-white to light brown
• Odor: Pleasant, aromatic; characteristic of cardamom and cinnamon
• Taste: Sweet with mild pungency
• Texture: Smooth, slightly crystalline due to Sitopala

Buying Tips: 
Price variation happens due to the quality of Hing, type of Jeeraka used, manufacturing reputation & standards (GMP, AYUSH certified).

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.