Patola Churna – Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage
Introduction
Patola churna is a single herbal formulation prepared using a blend of Patola (Trichosanthes dioica). This formulation is very effective as it is prepared using ancient time tested formulas under the guidance of expert Planet Ayurveda practitioners.
Classical Indication
- Tripti Ghana (herbs relieves excessive satiation of food)
- Trishna nigrehan (herbs that relieves excessive thirst)
Ingredients
| S. No. | Herb Used | Latin Name | Part Used | Qty. |
| 1. | Patola | Trichosanthes dioica | Leaves | 100 gm |
Description Of Ingredients
1. Patola
Patola is also known as Patola, Tikta, Rajiphala, Pratika, Kushthaha, Parvara, Karkashacchada, Kulaka, Nagappala,Lulka, Panduka, Amritphala, Meki, Tiktottama, etc. It has tikta (Bitter) rasa, laghu (light) , ruksha guna (Dry properties) and ushna veerya (Hot potency). Patola mainly balances kapha and pitta dosha. Classically it is indicated as Triptighana (Reliexes feeling of satiation) and trishna nigrehana (Relieves excessive thirst).
Method of Preparation
- Take fresh leaves of trichosanthes dioica and wash them properly.
- Now dry them in the sunlight until they get fully soaked.
- Then make a powder with dry leaves of patola.
- Store it in a airtight container.
Dosage
1-3gm per day with lukewarm water after meals.
Indications
- Pruritus
- Oligospermia
- Indigestion
- Kustha (leprosy or other skin ailments)
- Jwara (fever)
- Daha (burning sensation)
- Dushit rakta (Impure blood)
- Cough
- Cold
- Constipation
- Tridosha prakopa roga
Medicinal Properties And Uses
It has following properties
- Varnya (Improves complexion)
- Avatala (Does not causes vata imbalance)
- Vrushya (Aphrodisiac)
- Rochana (Improves anorexia)
- Deepana (Improves digestive health)
- Antihelminthic
- Purgative
- Blood purifier
- Aphrodisiac
- Digestive
- Carminative
Dosha Action
- Stalk of patola balances kapha dosha
- Leaves of patola balances pitta dosha
- Fruit balances all the three dosha
Nutritional Value
Patola is rich in vitamin A and C and traces of some elements like magnesium, copper, potassium, sulphur and chlorine. So it aids in meeting the nutritional needs of the body.
Parts Used
Leaves, roots, fruit
Contraindications
- Keep it away from children.
- Avoid giving in pregnant and lactating women.
- Store it in a cool and dry place.
- Taken under supervision of expert Ayurveda Practitioner.
Conclusion
At last, we can say that patola is an ayurvedic herbal powder blend form prepared by different ayurvedic companies. But as we know, quality matters the most. So without thinking once you should choose the best GMP certified company for buying this product i.e. Planet ayurveda. Planet ayurveda is a global company offering their products worldwide. Their products are 100% safe and prepared under strict guidance of MD ayurveda doctors. One more wonderful thing about their products is they are devoid of any kind of adverse effects on the body as they do not contain any chemical, colour, filler, binder, additive, preservative etc.
