A Unani sharbat is a medicinal syrup made by dissolving herbal extracts or fruit juice in sugar syrup. This section lists Sharbat Unnab, Sharbat Faulad, Sharbat Bazoori Motadil, Sharbat Toot Siah, Sharbat Anar Shirin and others from Hamdard, Rex Remedies, DTC Aligarh and Sadar. Sharbats are high in sugar; diabetics should ask a doctor first.
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Hamdard Sharbat Belgiri (200 ml, 500 ml)
Hamdard Sharbat Belgiri is a Unani syrup made from bael fruit pulp, sugar and sat leemun. Mixed with water, it makes a cooling summer drink, and bael is traditionally used for an upset stomach. The label dose is 25 to 50 ml in a glass of water. Available in 200 ml and 500 ml bottles.
- Packs: 200 ml and 500 ml
- Dose: 25–50 ml in water
- Caution: made with sugar; not for diabetes without advice
Hamdard Sharbat Faulad (200ml)
Hamdard Sharbat Faulad is a Unani iron syrup of hira kasees (green vitriol) and sugar, in a 200 ml bottle. In Unani practice iron preparations are given as general tonics. Listed adult dose: 10 ml with one rest day a week.
- Pack: 200 ml bottle
- Dose: 10 ml for adults, with a weekly rest day
- Caution: iron; get a blood test first; keep away from children
Hamdard Sharbat Mudir (200ml)
Hamdard Sharbat Mudir is a Unani syrup of mudir extract in a sugar base, in a 200 ml bottle. In Unani practice mudir herbs are traditionally used to regulate periods. Listed dose: 20 to 40 ml twice a day with lukewarm water. Not for use in pregnancy.
- Pack: 200 ml bottle
- Dose: 20 to 40 ml twice a day (check label)
- Caution: not in pregnancy; take a test if your period is late
Hamdard Sharbat Murakkab Musaffi Khoon
Hamdard Sharbat Murakkab Musaffi Khoon is a Unani compound syrup of turanjabeen, sheer khisht, chobchini, sheesham leaf, senna, jujube and two kinds of harad in sugar. In Unani practice it is a musaffi khoon (blood-cleansing) syrup given for frequent skin eruptions. Label dose: 50 ml in water once a day.
- Bottles: 200 ml, 500 ml
- Dose: 50 ml with water, once a day
- Caution: senna can cause loose motions; not in pregnancy or diabetes
Hamdard Sharbat Toot Siah
Hamdard Sharbat Toot Siah is a Unani syrup of black mulberry (Morus nigra) juice in sugar. In Unani practice it is sipped slowly for a sore, scratchy throat and a hoarse voice. Listed dose: 2 teaspoons 3 to 4 times a day, or 25 ml with water.
- Bottles: 200 ml, 500 ml
- Dose: follow the bottle label
- Caution: sugar syrup, not for diabetes; see a doctor for severe or lasting throat pain
Hamdard Sharbat Unnab (200ml)
Hamdard Sharbat Unnab is a Unani syrup of unnab (jujube fruit) in a sugar base, in a 200 ml bottle. In Unani practice it is traditionally taken for dry cough, head cold and dry skin. Listed adult dose: 25 to 30 ml twice a day in lukewarm water.
- Pack: 200 ml bottle
- Dose: 25 to 30 ml, twice a day, with lukewarm water
- Caution: sugar syrup; not for people with diabetes
