Nimbadi Churna
Compound Neem Powder

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Bhaishajya Ratnavali

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Nimba (Neem) stem bark

Azadirachta indica

Guduchi (Tinospora)

Tinospora cordifolia

Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan)

Terminalia chebula

Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan)

Emblica officinalis

Bakuchi (Psoralea)

Psoralea corylifolia

48 grams ea.

Sunthi (Ginger)

Zingiber officinale

Vidanga (Embelia)

Embelia ribes

Chakramarda (Cassia seed)

Cassia tora

Pippali (Long Pepper)

Piper longum

Yavani

Trachyspermum ammi

Vaca (Calamus)

Acorus calamus

Sveta jiraka (Cumin)

Cuminum cyminum

Katuka (Picrorhiza)

Picrorhiza kurroa

Khadira (Acacia heart wood)

Acacia catechu

Saindhava (Rock Salt) *

Sodium chloride

Yava (Salt from Barley)

Potassium carbonate

Haridra (Turmeric)

Curcuma longa

Daruharidra (Barberry stem)

Berberis aristata

Musta (Cyperus)

Cyperus rotundus

Devadaru (Cedar)

Cedrus deodara

Kushtha (Costus)

Saussurea costus

12 grams ea.

* Rock Salt is roasted until it loses its moisture

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Wind and Damp, Resists Poison

Use:

1. Skin eruptions including Acne
2. Psoriasis
3. Leukoderma, Vitiligo
4. Improves skin complexion
5. Gout
6. Rheumatoid Arthritis
7. Non-healing wounds
8. Diabetic Ulcers
9. Alopecia
10. Dandruff

Dose:

1–3 grams, twice daily with Decoction of Tinospora or Honey after meals

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:


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