Vaishvanara Churna
Reference: Chakradatta Amavata Chikitsa 15-18, Sahasrayoga, Astangahridayam.
In Sanskrit, Vaishvanara means fire. This Ayurvedic medicine is meant to correct digestive fire (agni) in the body. Vaishvanara Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine available in herbal powder form. Use of this herbal powder is quite effective to treat the various health issues like rheumatoid arthritis, constipation and diseases of the digestive tract. It pacifies the vata and kapha doshas.
Ingredients
- Saindhava lavana – Rock salt – 20 grams
- Yavani – Trachyspermum ammi – 20 grams
- Ajamoda – Trachyspermum roxburghianum – 30 grams
- Ginger – Zingiber officinale – 50 grams
- Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 120 grams
Method of Preparation
Crush all the above mentioned ingredients, and make fine powder. Mixed well to make Vaishvanara Churna.
Dosage
- 1-3 grams once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by your physician.
- In rheumatoid arthritis, it is given along with buttermilk or hot water.
- For people having a sensitive stomach, it is given with ghee, to improve digestion.
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Improves digestion
- Strength and immunity
Side Effects
- Over dosage of this herbal powder may lead to diarrhea.
- People with hypertension should take this medicine only under medical supervision.
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.
