Karpooradi Churna
Reference – Sahasra Yoga, Churna prakarana, 23.
Introduction
Karpooradi Churna is an ayurvedic formulation which consists of several herbs. These herbs are very effective in case of digestive and respiratory diseases.
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Twak – Cinnamomum tamala
- Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora
- Jatiphala – Myristica fragrans
- Jatidala – Myristica fragrans’s fruit pericarp
- Takkola – Dalbergia lanceolaria
- Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea
- Clove – Syzygium aromaticum
- Pippali – Piper longum
- Ginger – Zingiber officinale
Method of Preparation
- Take the ingredients in proper given proportion. These proportions are camphor, takkola, jatidala, twak and jatiphala up to 10 grams, clove up to 20 grams, maricha up to 40 grams, dry ginger 60 grams and nagakeshara up to 30 grams.
- Now made the powder of all herbs individually and mix to make Karpooradi Churna.
Dose
One to three grams with sugar and water, one or two times a day after meals.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Cold and cough
- Anorexia
- Difficulty in breathing
- Nausea
- Pain
- Vomiting
Contraindications
High doses can cause gastric irritation.
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.
