Lavangadi Vati
Lavangadi Vati is a classical Ayurvedic vati, a herbal tablet or pill. Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) Part I. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 12:26) lists 5 ingredients: Lavanga 1 part, Marica 1 part, Aksaphala 1 part, Khadirasara 3 parts and Babbula kasaya.
| Also known as | Lavangadi Vati, LavangadiVati |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) Part I; individual ingredients (Syzygium aromaticum, Piper nigrum, Terminalia bellirica) monographed in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) Part I; classified as OTC Ayurvedic medicine |
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 12:26 (LAVANGADI VATI), which cites Vaidyajivanam, kasasvasacikitsa, 7.. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lavanga * | 1 part | |
| 2 | Marica * | fruit | 1 part |
| 3 | Aksaphala (bibhitaka) | pericarp | 1 part |
| 4 | Khadirasara (khadira) | heart wood | 3 parts |
| 5 | Babbula kasaya (babbula) * | stem bark | illegible |
Cells marked illegible are damaged in the source scan. The ingredient name is shown where it was readable, and nothing is inferred to fill a gap.
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The Formulary gives the dose as 1 g, with anupana, the vehicle it is taken with, of warm water. This is what the Formulary records for the classical preparation. It is not a dose for any product, and not advice to take anything.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Lavangadi Vati |
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Sharangdhara Samhita (Madhyama Khanda); also described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali (Kasa/Shwasa Chikitsa - cough and respiratory disorder sections) and Yoga Ratnakara
How does it work?
- Expectorant and mucolytic: Eugenol from Lavanga (clove) and warming herbs are traditionally used to loosen mucus and ease expectoration
- Anti-inflammatory throat and lung action: Combined eugenol and piperine reduce inflammation in the throat, bronchi, and lung tissue
- Antimicrobial defense: Eugenol, piperine, and catechins from Khadira provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against oral and other pathogens (Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus)
- Kapha dissolution: Hot potency (Ushna Virya) of black pepper (Maricha) and clove is classically described as reducing Kapha in the respiratory tract
- Immunomodulatory action: Combined ingredients demonstrate antiallergic and immunomodulatory properties, supporting immune defense against respiratory infections
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Traditionally used for cough and respiratory infections. Antimicrobial activity against S. mutans and S. aureus and immunomodulatory properties have been reported.
- Traditionally used for throat irritation and sore throat.
- Traditionally used for oral health, including dental pain and oral infections. Eugenol has been reported to have analgesic and antimicrobial properties.
- Traditionally used for Kapha-related respiratory congestion, drawing on its combined heating ingredients.
What do recent studies show?
No study for this section could be traced to a published paper. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Recent safety updates
- Generally safe for oral use as a lozenge; may cause mild gastric warmth or irritation in Pitta-predominant individuals; avoid in patients with gastric ulcer or hyperacidity
- Not recommended during pregnancy in medicinal doses; caution in young children with clove and pepper content; discontinue if oral mucosal irritation occurs; Acacia arabica may cause constipation in some individuals
What is it made of?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India recipe, every ingredient with its part and quantity, is in the composition table near the top of this page.
- Composition, Ayurvedic Formulary of India Part I, entry 12:26 (from Vaidyajivanam, Kasasvasacikitsa 7): Lavanga flower bud 1 part, Maricha (black pepper fruit) 1 part, Bibhitaki fruit pericarp 1 part, Khadira sara (Khadira heartwood extract) 3 parts, triturated with Babbula (Acacia arabica) stem bark decoction
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Vati (pill/tablet), Capsule
Standard Dosage: 1 g, as given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 12:26. 1-2 tablets to dissolve in mouth. The page’s tablet count and this weight relate only through the mass of a tablet, which the formulary does not state. The formulary’s anupana: warm water. The formulary attributes this formula to Vaidyajivanam, kasasvasacikitsa, 7.
Optimal Timing: Before or after meals as indicated
Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place, protected from moisture
Marker Compounds: Eugenol, Cineole
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water or as specified
Synergistic Combinations
- Key herbs: Lavanga (clove), black pepper (Maricha), Bibhitaki, Khadira
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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