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Dashanga lepa is one of the powder combination used as external application. The powder is mixed with ghee and applied. Its mainly indicated in pitta predominent conditions. The word Dashanga lepa consists two words ‘Dasha’ means 10 and ‘Anga’ means parts or ingredients so as the name. Ingredients of Dashanga Lepa: Shirisha (Albizia lebbeck) Yashti (Glycyrrhiza … Read more
Kapithashtaka Choorna is used mainly in treating diarrhea, digestive problems, cold, cough etc… Ingredients of Kapithashtaka Choorna: Yavani/Ajamoda (Trachyspermum ammi) – 1 part Pippali moola (root of Piper longum) – 1 part Chaturjata 1. Twak (Cinnamum zeylanicum) –1 part 2. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) –1 part 3. Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) –1 part 4. Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea) –1 part Nagara/Shunti (Zingiber officinale) –1 part Maricha (Piper nigrum) … Read more
Dadimashtaka Choorna is advised in Vataja diarrhea. It also has the same properties of Kapithashtaka Choorna. Ingredients of Dadimashtaka Choorna: Tawaksheeri (Curcuma angustifolia) – 1 parts Chaturjata 1. Twak (Cinnamum zeylanicum) – 2 parts 2. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) – 2 parts 3. Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) – 2 parts 4. Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea) – 2 parts Yavani/Ajamoda (Trachyspermum ammi) – 4 … Read more
Chitraka Triphaladi Choorna is one of the shamana yoga (palliative) medicine used in treating diabetes. Ingredients of Chitraka Triphaladi Choorna: Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica) Triphala 1. Hareetaki (Terminalia chebula) 2. Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) 3. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) Darvi (Berberis aristata) Kalinga beeja (seeds of Holarrhena antidysenterica) Indications of Chitraka Triphaladi Choorna: Prameha Mode of use: The above-mentioned drugs are … Read more
Triphaladi Choorna is also known as Bruhat Triphala Choorna or Yasthi Triphala Choorna or Varadi Choorna. It is one of the best combination mainly used in treating eye disease. Ingredients of Triphaladi Choorna: Triphala 1. Hareetaki (Terminalia chebula) 2. Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica) 3. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Indications of Triphaladi Choorna: Chakshushya (good for eyes) … Read more
Bruhat Gangadhara Choorna is one of the common ayurvedic medicine used in dysentery and all types of diarrhea. Ingredients of Bruhat Gangadhara Choorna: Musta (Cyperus rotundus) Aralu (Ailanthus excelsa) Shunti (Zingiber officinalis) Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa) Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) Valaka (Coleus vettiveroides) Bilva (Aegle marmelos) Mocharasa (Bombax malabaricum) Patha (Cyclea peltata) Indrayava/Kutaja beeja (Seeds of Holarrhena antidysenterica) Vatsaka (Holarrhena … Read more
Bhaskara Lavana Choorna is formulated by sage BHASKARA in the interest of the health of people, So it is named as Bhaskara Lavana Choorna. It is compared to the nectar because of its usefulness. Regular use of this powder enhances digestive power and helps in curing many diseases like Indigestion, abdominal distension, Piles, skin diseases, cough … Read more
Vaiswanara Choorna is also called Vaishwanara Choorna. It is considered as Agni itself. Having Haritaki it acts as anulomaka or mild laxative. Ingredients of Vaiswanara Choorna: Lavana/Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt) – 1 part Yavani (Trachyspermum ammi) – 2 parts Dipyaka/Ajamoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum) – 3 parts Kana/Pippali (Piper longum) – 4 parts Nagara (Zingiber officinale) – 5 parts … Read more
Hinguvachadi Choornam is named after the first two ingredients of the combination ie Hingu and Vacha. Ingredients of the Hinguvachadi Choornam : Hingu (purified Ferula assa-foetida, fried in Ghee) Vacha (Acorus calamus) Vijaya/Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) Pashu gandha/Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Dadima (Punica granatum) Dipyaka/Ajamoda (Trachyspermum ammi) Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum) Patha (Cyclea peltata) Pushkaramoola (root of Inula racemosa) … Read more
Avalgujabijadi Gulika is also called as Avalgujabeejaadi Gulika. This tablet (gulika) is made by using Avalgujabeejaadi Choorna. It is used in treating Shwitra (Leucoderma or vitiligo). This helps in normalizing the skin color (Savarnakaranam). This has to be used only as an external application with the supervision of a physician. Ingredients of Avalgujabijadi Gulika: … Read more