About Khadiradi bati
Khadiradi bati is an ayurvedic and herbal remedy used for mouth ulcer, pharyngitis (sore throat) and other diseases of teeth, gums, tongue and throat.Khadiradi bati acts as oral antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and expectorant. Therefore, it is beneficial especially in sore throat and tonsillitis or infections of tonsils.
Medicinal Properties of Khadiradi Bati
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Anti-Microbial
- Antioxidant
- Antiseptic (appears in oral cavity)
- Astringent
- Emollient (Soothing Effect On Throat)
- Expectorant
Therapeutic Indications of Khadiradi bati
- Laryngitis (Hoarseness or Loss of Voice)
- Mouth Ulcers
- Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
- Stomatitis
- Tonsillitis
- Tonsils Infections
- Gingivitis
- Toothache (rarely used)
- Cough (especially due to throat irritation)
Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Khadiradi bati
Laryngitis (Hoarseness Or Loss Of Voice)
The anti-inflammatory and soothing action of Khadiradi bati reduces inflammation of larynx (voice box). It provides a clear voice and reduces hoarseness by reducing irritation and swelling of vocal cord. If hoarseness is caused by overuse, then Ashwagandha extract should also be used with milk in addition to Khadiradi bati.
Sitopaladi Churna, Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma and Gandhak Rasayan with honey should also be used with Khadiradi bati for quick relief.
Mouth Ulcers & Stomatitis
Khadiradi bati reduces pain and burning sensation associated with mouth ulcer. It reduces inflammation of mucus membranes, which gives relief in Stomatitis. For best results, licorice (Mulethi or Yashtimadhu or Glycyrrhiza Glabra) should also be used in such condition.
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
In combination with Sitopaladi Churna, Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma and Gandhak Rasayan, taking Khadiradi bati provides quick relief in sore throat by its emollient (soothing) action. In addition to this, Khadiradi bati also inhibits the growth of bacteria, which may be a cause of sore throat.
Tonsillitis & Tonsils Infections
Khadiradi Bati may not alone work in tonsil infections, so it is used along with Sitopaladi Churna, Yashad (Jasad) Bhasma and Gandhak Rasayan. However, it helps reduce irritation, pain and inflammation of the tonsils.
Side Effects
Khadiradi Bati contains Natural Camphor derived from the Camphor tree. The high doses of Camphor may lead to severe side effects. However, Khadiradi bati is available in the market with different ingredients. One should check the camphor ingredient and its quantity used in the formulation.
One tablet of Khadiradi Bati may contain camphor up to 31.25 mg. The severe side effects appear when the total dosage of camphor is increased from 750 mg per day. However, some research studies have shown camphor may also cause seizures and side effects even in smaller doses. The common side effects with high doses of camphor are:
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Restlessness
- Dysuria
- Seizures
If any of these symptoms appears, one should immediately stop taking Khadiradi Bati and seek immediate medical attention. The chronic side effects may include:
- Debility
- Anemia
- Sleepiness
