{"product_id":"vasa-plex","title":"Vasa Plex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpens airways and promotes easier breathing\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThins mucus and reduces cough and congestion\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoothes respiratory irritation and allergies\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-vasa\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/vasa.jpg?v=1774876537\" alt=\"Vasa \/ Malabar Nut\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eVasa \/ Malabar Nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdhatoda vasica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-pippali\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/pippali.jpg?v=1774876520\" alt=\"Pippali \/ Long Pepper\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003ePippali \/ Long Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiper longum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-honey\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/honey.jpg?v=1774876533\" alt=\"Raw Honey\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eRaw Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eN\/A (bee product)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eKantakari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eDhataki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adhatoda vasica (Leaf), Woodfordia fruticosa (Flower), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Bark), Amomum subulatum (Fruit), Cinnamomum tamala (Leaf), Mesua ferrea (Flower), Piper cubeba (Fruit), Zingiber officinale (Rhyzome), Piper nigrum (Fruit), Piper longum (Fruit), Valeriana wallichii (Whole plant), Jaggery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Kashaya (Astringent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheeta (Cooling) — Vasa's cooling nature predominates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKatu (Pungent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Kapha and Pitta in pranavaha srotas (respiratory channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classical fermented preparation centered on Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) — the plant from which the pharmaceutical bronchodilator bromhexine was originally derived. Vasa's quinazoline alkaloid vasicine (peganine) and its oxidation product vasicinone demonstrate bronchodilatory activity through cholinergic receptor modulation, mucolytic action by reducing sputum viscosity, and expectorant effects facilitating mucus clearance. Fermentation enhances extraction and stability of these alkaloids. Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) provides solasonine and solamargine with demonstrated anti-asthmatic activity through mast cell stabilization and antihistaminic action. Pippali's piperine contributes its own bronchodilatory and immunomodulatory effects while enhancing bioavailability of all co-administered compounds. This is the first-line classical formula for kasa (cough), shwasa (asthma\/dyspnea), and raktapitta of pulmonary origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpectorant facilitation of mucus clearance from airways*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation-enhanced alkaloid extraction and stability*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiperine-mediated bioavailability enhancement of all respiratory compounds*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmin AH, Mehta DR. A bronchodilator alkaloid (vasicinone) from Adhatoda vasica. Nature. 1959;184:1317.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eClaeson UP, et al. Adhatoda vasica: a critical review of ethnopharmacological and toxicological data. J Ethnopharmacol. 2000;72(1-2):1-20.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGovindan S, et al. Clinical study of Vasarishta in Tamaka Swasa (Bronchial Asthma). Ayu. 2011;32(2):151-157.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGangwar AK, Ghosh AK. Medicinal uses and pharmacological activity of Adhatoda vasica. Int J Herb Med. 2014;2(1):88-91.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eVasa (Adhatoda vasica) holds the distinction of being the herb from which the modern pharmaceutical bromhexine was derived — a landmark example of 'reverse pharmacology' validating traditional use. In Ayurvedic pulmonology, Vasa is the foremost Kasahara (anti-cough) and Shwasahara (anti-asthma) herb, addressing Pranavaha Srotas Vikara (respiratory channel disorders). The pathology of Tamaka Shwasa (bronchial asthma) involves Kapha-Vata Samsarga where excess Kapha (in the form of thick mucus) obstructs Pranavaha Srotas, forcing Prana Vayu upward (Pratiloma Gati). Vasa's Tikta-Kashaya Rasa and Sheeta Virya provide Kaphahara (Kapha-reducing) and Raktastambhana (hemostatic) actions. Kantakari contributes Shwasa-Kasahara (anti-asthmatic, anti-cough) action, while Pippali provides Kapha-Vatahara and bioenhancement properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 17 (Hikka-Shwasa Chikitsa) — comprehensive treatment of respiratory disorders including Tamaka Shwasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Vasa classified in Kasahara (anti-cough) and Shwasahara (anti-asthma) Mahakashaya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhaishajya Ratnavali, Kasa-Shwasa Chikitsa — Vasarishta formulation for chronic cough and bronchial conditions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":46118111314108,"sku":"SSN-VASA-PLEX","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/Vasa_Plex.jpg?v=1774736523","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/vasa-plex","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}