Panchakola Churna
Reference – Sharangdhar Samhita Madhyama Khanda 6: 13-14.
Introduction
Panchakola Churna is an herbal formulation which consists of various herbs. Panchakola is formed of two words – pancha and kola. Pancha means five and kola means equal quantity according to the volume of a seed. So overall this Churna is the mixture of five herbs which are taken in an equal quantity.
Ingredients
- Chavya (Piper retrofractum)
- Pippalimoola (Piper longum)
- Pippali (Piper longum)
- Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
- Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)
Method of Preparation
Take all the ingredients, powder individually then mix well to form Churna.
Dose
Take one fourth to half teaspoon, two to three times a day with warm water or honey.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Allergic rhinitis
- Bloating
- Ascites
- Anorexia
- Loss of appetite
Contraindications
- Take under medical supervision.
- Over dose can cause the gastric irritation problem.
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.
