Astha Churna
Powder of Eight Ingredients
Tradition:
Ayurevda
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Zingiber officinalis | ||
|
Piper longum | ||
|
Piper nigrum | ||
|
Trachyspermum ammi | ||
|
Sal Gem | ||
|
Cuminum cyminum | ||
|
Nigella sativa | ||
|
Ferula asafetida |
equal parts |
Preparation:
The Asafetida is fried in a little ghee; the Ginger, Long Pepper and Cumin are dry-fried. Then Powder them all.
Function:
Warms the Stomach, clears Cold and Damp, Settles Wind, regulates Qi
Use:
1. Indigestion, Poor Appetite;
2. Hyperacidity, Gastric Ulcers;
3. Cold-Damp type Diarrhea
4. Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
5. Post-viral symptoms with body aches
6. Adjunct in Arthritis, Bursitis
Dose:
1–2 grams with hot water or Buttermilk for Gastric Ulcers; with Ghee as an Antacid
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Some sources list Caraway in place of Nigella
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