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China Rose for Cough

Sanskrit: जपा | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.

How China Rose helps with Cough according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

China Rose is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for cough. Gudhal cools Pitta in hair roots and womb. Red flower paste with coconut oil checks Khalitya and graying; 3-6g churna eases Asrigdara and Raktapitta bleeding.

How China Rose Helps with Cough

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, China Rose has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing cough:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Tikta (bitter)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)

Other Herbs for Cough

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Ajwain Trachyspermum ammi syn. Trachyapermum copticum, Carum copticum/roxburghianum/ajowan, Ptychotis ajowan
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Ashwagandha Withania somnifera dunal
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Bael Aegle marmelos
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Baheda Terminalia belerica Roxb.
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Bala Sida cordifolia Linn
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Bamboo Manna Bambusa arundinacea Willd.
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Kadali Musa sapientum Linn.

See all herbs for cough on the Cough page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.