Mithi Atish/Sweet Ativisha Roots (मीठी आतिश) : Ativisha or botanically Aconitum Heterophyllum is an important Ayurvedic herb used in Ayurvedic pediatric medicine. Its roots are commonly used for fever management in infants and children. It is also known as Mithi Atish in Hindi.

Mithi Atish has antipyretic, antibacterial, anthelmintic, antitussive and anti-inflammatory actions. It helps in the treatment of bronchitis, persistent cough, upper respiratory tract infections, common cold, flu, and malaria. In Ayurvedic pediatric medicine, it is used to treat fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is an important ingredient of Balchaturbhadra Churna, which is used for fever, loose motions, bronchitis, and infections of upper respiratory tract, asthma, vomiting, and several other pediatric complaints.

Purified Mithi Atish reduces fever and fights against several infections. It has the beneficial effects on respiratory and digestive systems. Overall, it improves appetite, ability to digest food properly, and metabolism. It reduces inflammation, fat accumulation and Aam toxins in the body.

Mithi Atish Benefits

Mithi Atish roots or tubers are beneficial in the treatment of diseases related to lungs & airways, blood, skin, stomach, intestines, and liver.

Sweet Ativisha Roots is used to manage the fever. It has antipyretic action, which helps to alleviate and prevent the fever. It is commonly used for managing the fever in infants and children in Ayurvedic pediatric medicine. It acts as diaphoretic and induces perspiration, which helps to lower the fever.

Suddha Mithi Atish has anti diarrheal action. It acts as an absorbent, which reduces the liquid content of the stool and binds the stool. Further, it reduces the frequency of the loose stools. For this, it is commonly used along with Nagarmotha and Sonth (dried ginger) powders.

Mithi Atish powder should be mixed in Basil Leaf Juice (Tulsi Svarasa) and honey. It can be given to children for treating common cold and infections of upper respiratory tract. This Ativisha mixture gives relief from nasal blockage, running nose, fever, sneezing and nasal irritation. It also prevents secondary infections.

Sweet Ativisha Roots powder along with Karkatshringi (Pistacia Integerrima) and honey helps to treat bronchitis and cough. It helps to clear the lungs, reduces inflammation and modulates the mucus secretions.

Ativisha has stomachic, digestive, and metabolism enhancer actions, which promotes digestion and metabolism. In Ayurveda, malabsorption is associated with Aam (Ama Toxins). Ativisha helps to digest food and promotes a proper assimilation of the foods, which helps to treat malabsorption syndrome. For this purpose, it should be used along with Trikatu Churna or Jeera (Cumin Seeds).