Kottakkal Shwasahara Leham is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine that is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma, Common Cold, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Sprain, Nerve Weakness, etc. It is a potent ayurvedic herbomineral sweet formulation with Jaggery as the base. It is composed of 41 herbal and mineral ingredients. As the name suggests it helps in curing respiratory tract disorders.

It contains several mineral ingredients as its key ingredients which are known as the best ever composition for Shwasa roga and is an excellent Kaphanissaraka (expels vitiated Kapha Dosha from the body) because of its teekshna and ushna properties. It helps in destroying the Shwasa roga and other respiratory disorders.

All the ingredients used in this formulation are designed to act specifically on Pranavaha srotas (respiratory tract) and aid in alleviating respiratory disorders like bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, cough, Rhinitis, fever, etc. The Kaphachedaka action of this formulation helps in expelling the vitiated Kapha Dosha out of the body and it soothes the respiratory tract.

 It is also excellent in the management of chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma with thick and frothy phlegm, diseases due to Vata-Kapha Dosha aggravation, etc. This drug possesses Dipana, Pachana Digestant, and carminative) Amanashaka(clears obstruction in subtle channels of circulation), Kushtahara(cures skin disease), Yogavahi, and Rasayana properties which make it the best remedy for the debilitating nature of cough, bronchial asthma, and anemia.

Sunthi, Pippali, and Maricha collectively called 'Trikatu' help in relieving aggravated Kapha and Vata Doshas, beneficial in asthma and fever. It is also an excellent Digestant. Tankana is an excellent Kaphanissaraka (expels vitiated Kapha Dosha from the body). Shuddha Manashila (Realgar) is an excellent Rasayana drug that is very effective in epilepsy, psychological disorders, Cough, and dyspnoea. Loha bhasma helps in nourishment and enhances the function of the respiratory system.

Hingula (cinnabar) used in this formulation possesses Vrushya(Aphrodisiac), Tridosha Hara, Rasayan(nourishing), and Yogavahi(clears the obstruction in subtle tissues) properties. Rasa kalpas have a faster and better therapeutic efficiency compared to herbal formulations. Naga bhasma used in this formulation helps in stimulating the nervous system and calms the excited nerves.

Haritaki is a potent anti-asthmatic agent. Rasna helps in relieving the pain sensation and congestion. It contains active principles that reduce inflammation or swelling caused due to an injury or infection. Liquorice or mulethi helps in bringing down the body temperature during a fever and is helpful in the management of a cough.

It is also known to decrease the secretion of phlegm from the respiratory tract Ajwain is an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent that kills or arrests the growth of bacteria. It is a wonderful medicine that provides instant relief from asthma, dyspepsia, cough and hiccough, chest pain, etc. And also useful in hysteria, dizziness, typhoid fever, and exhaustion of any cause.