Which herb is described as sweet and cooling and used in Kasa treatment?

• A. Yashti Madhu
• B. Pippali
• C. Kalmegh
• D. Abrak Basma

Answer: (A)

In this kind of question, the soothing, demulcent action of a sweet, cooling herb is key for treating cough. Yashti Madhu refers to licorice root, known for its madhura (sweet) and sheet (cooling) qualities. Its mucilaginous compounds coat and calm irritated throat tissues, reducing coughing irritation and helping ease throat discomfort, which makes it a classic choice for kasa treatment. The other herbs are mainly heating or bitter in nature and don’t provide that gentle, soothing demulcent effect as effectively: Pippali is hot and pungent, Kalmegh is bitter and heating, and Abrak Basma is a mineral preparation with different uses. So Yashti Madhu best fits the description of a sweet, cooling remedy for cough.