IJRAP International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2277-4343 Moksha Publishing House 10.7897/2277-4343.140260 A CRITICAL REVIEW OF KANAKASAVAM Vipin SG Pradeep Kumar Moharana Arathi PK * 11 -0001 153 155 Kanakasavam is a polyherbal formulation with 14 ingredients used mainly in Swasa roga (respiratory diseases). In clinical practice, Kanakasavam is primarily used to treat respiratory diseases. It contains purified datura, which acts as a bronchodilator and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known to provide relief from an acute asthma attack and increases the airflow to the lungs by dilating and relaxing the bronchial passageways. Kanakasavam is also used for bronchitis, productive cough, chronic fever, haemorrhages, and lung injury. In addition, it is also beneficial in the treatment of the common cold, rhinitis and abnormal nasal discharges. This article is an attempt to analyse the formulation critically. Kanakasavam anti-inflammatory bronchitis