Lavangadi Churna

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali Striroga Adhikara

INTRODUCTION

Lavangadi Churna is in a powdered form which is made from cloves along with other herbs and is used to treat diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, gastritis etc.

INGREDIENTS

• Lavanga / Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
• Tankan Bhasma (Borax)
• Musta / Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus)
• Dhataki / Fire flame bush (Woodfordia fruticosa)
• Bilva / Bael (Aegle marmelos)
• Dhanyaka / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
• Copal Tree (Vateria indica)
• Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
• Indian dill (Peucedanum graveolens)
• Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
• Saindhav (Rock Salt)
• Mocharasa (Bombax malabaricum)
• Utpala (Nymphaea stellate)
• Rasanjana (Berberis aristata)
• Abhraka Bhasma (Calcined formation of Mica)
• Vanga Bhasma (Calcined formation of Tin)
• Lajjalu/Touch me not (Mimosa pudica)
• Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus)
• Chavya (Piper retrofractum)
• Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum)
• Shringi (Citrulus colocynthis)
• Khadira / heart wood (Acacia catechu)
• Balaka (Pavonia odorata)
• Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Clean and grind these ingredients to form a fine powder mix them together later in the required and specified amount and store them in an air tight container away from from heat and light.

DOSAGE

3 grams to 6 grams along with honey twice daily as prescribed by your doctor.

INDICATIONS

• Cough
• Anorexia
• Vomiting
• Weak digestion
• Diarrhea
• Rhinitis
• Abdominal lump
• Constipation
• Impotency
• Malabsorption syndrome

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Over-dosage should be avoided as it may cause constipation.
• Diabetic patients should use it under strict medical advice as it contains sugar.