Ateesh Meethi

ATISH MITHI or ATIVISHA SWEET or ATIWISHA or ACONITUM PALMATUM is an herbaceous annual plant grown for its leaves and seeds which are used as a herb or spice. It is an important ayurvedic herb used in ayurvedic pediatric medicine. Its roots are commonly used for fever management in infants and children. Ativisha or Ateeshi 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 the upper respiratory tract, asthma, vomiting, and several other pediatric complaints.