Panchasama Churna

Reference – Sharangadhara Samhita madhyama khanda 6/ 93-94.

Introduction

Panchasama Churna is an herbal formulation that is prepared from mixture of five herbs. This is known to treat the problems of digestive system.

Ingredients

  • Sauvarcala Lavana – Sochal salt
  • Pippali – Long pepper
  • Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
  • Trivrit – Operculina turpethum
  • Shunti – Zingiber officinalis

Method of Preparation

Take all the herbs up to 10 grams and powder separately. Mix all the ingredients.

Dose

One to four grams, three times a day, before or after meals.

Indications

  • Piles
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Abdominal pain

Contraindications

Over dose can cause gastric irritation.