Dadimashtaka churna is a herbal formulation that is prepared from the mixture of herbs. The main herb of this mixture is pomegranate. This fruit is enriched with lots of health benefits. This churna is known to treat disorders of digestive system.
DADIMASHTAKA CHURNA Uses
- Effectively manages diarrhea
- Addresses symptoms of dysentery
- Alleviates indigestion issues
- Provides relief for irritable bowel syndrome
INDICATIONS
- Malabsorption
- IBS
- Diarrhea
- Cough
DADIMASHTAKA CHURNA INGREDIENTS
Each 5 gm contains:
| SERIAL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | BOTANICAL NAME | PARTS USED | QUANTITY |
| 1 | Pomegranate | Punica granatum | Fruit | 5 kg |
| 2 | Cinnamon | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Bark | 96gm |
| 3 | Yavani | Trachyspermum ammi | Fruits | 96gm |
| 4 | Coriander | Coriandrum sativum | Seed | 96gm |
| 5 | Trikatu | Seed / Rhizome | 96gm each | |
| 6 | Vanshalochan | Bambusa bambos | Stem | 96gm |
| 7 | Long pepper | Piper longum | Fruit | 96gm |
| 8 | Nagakesara | Mesua ferrea | Flower | 96gm |
| 9 | Cumin Seed | Cuminum Cyminum | seed | 96gm |
| 10 | Patra | Cinnamomum tamala | Leaf | 96gm |
| 11 | Cardamom | Elettaria cardamomum | Fruit | 96gm |
| Sugar 15 Kg |
Method of Preparation:
Take all the ingredients in their appropriate quantity and powder them separately.
Took all the above ingredients separately powdered, and mixed well to form Dadimashtaka churna
Dadimashtaka churna Dosage
Adults _ 6 to 10 gms one or two times a day.
Children and infants _ 1 or 2 gms 2 times a day after meals with water.
For better results, use under the supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor will deliver the best cure for different ailments.
EXERCISE AND YOGA
Ardha matsyendrasana
Pavanamuktasana
Parivritta trikonasana
RECOMMEND DIET AND BEHAVIOR
Avocado, walnuts, coconut oil, ghee, eggs, fish can include in the diet.
Research paper on Dadimashtaka churna
Ayurveda Review on Dadimashtaka churna and its clinical importance by Dr. Ranjit Narang ,
Dr. Isha Herswani published on JDDT (15.7.2018).
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
Bhaishajya Ratnavali in Grahani Rogadhikara.
Astangahridayam
(Bhaishajya Ratnavali is a Sanskrit text written by Kaviraj Govinda Das Sen in the 18th Century). This book contains formulations of Ayurveda and preparation methods.
Brands available of Ashokarishtam
- Dabur
- Baidyanath
- Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala
- Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala
- AVN Madurai
- AVP Coimbatore
- Kerala Ayurveda
- Sitaram Pharmacy
- SNA Oushadhasala
- Oushadhi
Dadimashtaka churna Side Effects
- Higher doses may worsen gastritis.
- Overdosage cause constipation.
- Use under medical supervision.
CONCLUSION
As per study shows that Dadimashtaka Choornam improves Agni at various stages; Pachana – Avastha Paka (Madura, Amla, Katu awastha paka) vipaka.The literature study revealed that this churna is very good formulations for the management of Diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome.
