Hingwashtak Churna
Hingwashtak Churna - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Reference - Rasatantra Sar (first part); edition 13; 662.
Introduction
Hingvashtak Churna is an ayurvedic formulation which is the combination of several significant ingredients. As the name suggest hing (asafetida) is the major ingredient of this formulation. Hing is known as old Indian culinary ingredient which is enriched with various healthy properties. This formulation is known to treat the problems of digestion.
Ingredients
| S. No. | Herb Used | Latin Name |
| 1 | Shunthi | Zingiber officinale |
| 2 | Pippali | Piper longum |
| 3 | Marich | Piper nigrum |
| 4 | Ajmoda | Apium graveolens |
| 5 | Saindhav lavan (Rock salt) | |
| 6 | Jeera Shwet | Cuminum cyminum |
| 7 | Jeera Syah | Carum carvi |
| 8 | Shudh Hing | Ferula asafetida |
Method of preparation
- Took all the herbs in equal quantities and mix them.
- Now grind them to make it in powder form.
- Churna is ready to use.
Dose
2 to 4 grams with ghee (clarified butter) during food.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Weak digestive power
- Joint disorders like rheumatoid arthritis
- Anorexia
- Bloating
Contraindications
- Stomach irritation.
- Under medical prescription if suffered from high blood pressure or kidney problems.
Note:- This is pure classical Ayurvedic medicine and should be strictly consumed only after prescription of an Ayurvedic doctor and to be taken under medical supervision only.
