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Advice on Malkangani Seed Dosage for Breathing Issues
Respiratory Disorders
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Advice on Malkangani Seed Dosage for Breathing Issues - #50906

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I have some breathing issues cold and cough on these days...I have inflammation in the chest and gut...So,I decided to take malkangani seed... Please tell me that what quantity should be taken everyday

How long have you been experiencing breathing issues?:

- 1-6 months

Do you have any other symptoms besides cough and cold?:

- None

How would you describe your overall digestive health?:

- Good, occasional problems
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malkangani seeds hot in prakruti dont use in breathing issu its not safe u can use talishadi churna 5 gm after food 2 times day with water and do nasya with cow ghee 2 drop each nostril

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Sitopaladi Choorna - Dhootapapeshwar
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Hello You are having Breathing issues Cold and cough Chest inflammation And you are planning to take malkangni seeds ABOUT MALKAGNI it is Teekshana Ushna Vaga kapha reducinh It is mainly used for memory Nervous disorder Vata disorder It is not primarily used for cough or xhest issues Malkangni as it is hot in potency Ans strongly penstrating It will worsen your symptoms I am glad you asked before consuming Instead you can take 1.Sitopaladi churna 1 tsp with honey twice dialy 2.Agastha Rasyana 1 tap at night More detail is needed regarding your breathing issues It will be better if you mention your history properly Wishing you a good health Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Sitopaladi Churna - Dabur
Agasthya Rasayanam Leyham (Agasthyarasayanam 250 Gm) - Kerala AyurvedaAgasthyarasayanam 250 Gm
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Malkangi is of hot potency (ushna) and majorly used for nerve issue and not chest related pathology You need to describe in detail about your condition for properdetailing.

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Vishtinduk Vati (SCo) - Zandu
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What’s is the diagnosis??? Who’s priscrbed or adviced?? Malkangani ??

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—Malkangani seeds are heating (ushna) in nature. They can sometimes increase body heat, acidity, or irritation, especially if chest and gut inflammation already exists. – before taking this plz tell what symptoms u are facing actual , so that will guide u

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Hi… Who prescribed you Malkangani and what inflammation you are talking about…tell in detail and share reports

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YOU ARE EXPERIENCING COLD COUGH WITH CHEST AND STOMACH INFLAMMATION FOR 1 TO 6 MONTHS AND WANT TO USE MALKANGANI SEEDS THESE SEEDS ARE USEFUL FOR SOOTHING COUGH REDUCING INFLAMMATION AND SUPPORTING LUNGS AND DIGESTION THE USUAL DOSE IS HALF TEASPOON OF POWDERED MALKANGANI SEEDS WITH WARM WATER OR HONEY ONCE OR TWICE DAILY IT CAN ALSO BE BOILED IN WATER TO MAKE A TEA AND TAKEN TWICE DAILY THIS WILL HELP RELIEVE COUGH AND REDUCE CHEST IRRITATION ALONG WITH THIS AVOID COLD RAW FRIED AND HEAVY FOODS DRINK WARM LIQUIDS USE GINGER OR TURMERIC TEA REGULARLY PRACTICE LIGHT BREATHING EXERCISES AND WALKING THIS APPROACH WILL SUPPORT LUNGS AND IMPROVE DIGESTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR BREATHING DIFFICULTY INCREASES CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

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It is of hot potency (ushna) As you have not mentioned in detail about your condition it is difficult to say as you have a KAPH and VAT condition. You need to describe in detail what issue you are facing for proper guidance.

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Do not take Malkangani seeds daily. If you wish to try, limit to 1–2 seeds or a few drops of oil, but this is not a great choice for your problem.

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Wow you decided. These days google doctor is getting very famous with dr youtube. Who told you that you have chest inflammation with gut. And what is this these days. Does it happen every year this season? And please for your own health don’t decide anything.

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R you talking about taking directly??

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HELLO, For breathing issues with chest inflamamtion, Malkangani should be used very carefully, as it is heating and strong in potency RECOMMENDED DOSAGE -SEED POWDER= 250-500mg once daily -best taken with warm water or honey -preferably after meals Start with 250mg only and observe for 3-5 days DURATION -for mild cold and couh= 7-14 days -Do not continue beyond 3 weeks IMPORTANT NOTE -Since you have chest and gut inflammation Malkangani may increase heat if -you feel burning sensation -acidity increases -mouth ulcers appear If your cough has burning, yellow phlegm, or heat signs this herb is not ideal BEST SUPPORT FOR YOUR SYMPTOMS -Sitopaladi churna with honey -warm turmeric milk at night -avoid cold, fried, and heavy foods If breathing feels tight or wheezy consult doctor immediately DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Malkani seed powder should never be self medicated, always show to doctor to know the intensity of the problem, and understanding of the problem. Still if you want to consume, start with very low dose of 1/4th tsp. Twice with honey see how you feel for 4-5 days. If no problem you can gradually increase the dose. Do pranamyam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice. Have warm haldi doodh at bedtime. Avoid citrus fruits, cold drink, icecream, sugary foods fried foods.

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Malkagni seeds are Very hot & drying in nature and can worsen chest inflammation, dry cough, throat irritation & gut heat ✓Best & safe Ayurvedic choice instead Sitopaladi Churna – 3 gm (1 level tsp) + 1 tsp pure honey 3 times/day Talisadi Churna – 2–3 gm + honey 2 times/day Haridrakhand – 5 gm night with warm water Kanakasava – 10–15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily after meals ✓Daily Must-Do Steam inhalation 10 min 2–3×/day (plain warm water + pinch rock salt or tulsi) Warm salt water gargle 3–4×/day Avoid cold drinks/food, dairy at night, spicy/oily Keep head elevated during sleep ✓Get chest X-ray + sputum test if cough persists >2 weeks Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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