Panchakola Churna

Reference - Sharangdhar Samhita Madhyama Khanda 6: 13-14.

Introduction

Panchakola Churna is an herbal formulation which consists of various herbs. Panchakola is formed of two words – pancha and kola. Pancha means five and kola means equal quantity according to the volume of a seed. So overall this Churna is the mixture of five herbs which are taken in an equal quantity.

Ingredients

• Chavya (Piper retrofractum)
• Pippalimoola (Piper longum) 
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
• Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)

Method of Preparation

Take all the ingredients, powder individually then mix well to form Churna.

Dose

Take one fourth to half teaspoon, two to three times a day with warm water or honey.

Indications

• Indigestion
• Cough
• Allergic rhinitis
• Bloating
• Ascites
• Anorexia
• Loss of appetite

Contraindications

• Take under medical supervision.
• Over dose can cause the gastric irritation problem.