Lavangadi Churna

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali Striroga Adhikara

INTRODUCTION

Lavangadi Churna is in a powdered form which is made from cloves along with other herbs and is used to treat diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, gastritis etc.

INGREDIENTS

  • Lavanga / Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Tankan Bhasma (Borax)
  • Musta / Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus)
  • Dhataki / Fire flame bush (Woodfordia fruticosa)
  • Bilva / Bael (Aegle marmelos)
  • Dhanyaka / Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
  • Copal Tree (Vateria indica)
  • Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
  • Indian dill (Peucedanum graveolens)
  • Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
  • Saindhav (Rock Salt)
  • Mocharasa (Bombax malabaricum)
  • Utpala (Nymphaea stellate)
  • Rasanjana (Berberis aristata)
  • Abhraka Bhasma (Calcined formation of Mica)
  • Vanga Bhasma (Calcined formation of Tin)
  • Lajjalu/Touch me not (Mimosa pudica)
  • Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus)
  • Chavya (Piper retrofractum)
  • Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum)
  • Shringi (Citrulus colocynthis)
  • Khadira / heart wood (Acacia catechu)
  • Balaka (Pavonia odorata)
  • Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Clean and grind these ingredients to form a fine powder mix them together later in the required and specified amount and store them in an air tight container away from from heat and light.

DOSAGE

3 grams to 6 grams along with honey twice daily as prescribed by your doctor.

INDICATIONS

  • Cough
  • Anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Weak digestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Rhinitis
  • Abdominal lump
  • Constipation
  • Impotency
  • Malabsorption syndrome

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Over-dosage should be avoided as it may cause constipation.
  • Diabetic patients should use it under strict medical advice as it contains sugar.