Bhaskara Churna (Bhasakara Curana)

Modern description

Bhaskara Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation containing salts and herbs, traditionally used for digestive ailments and eye disorders like cataracts. It helps stimulate digestive fire and relieve common digestive issues.

Purpose

Destroys cataracts when well-administered.

Indications

• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation
• Abdominal distension
• Flatulence
• Piles
• Metabolic disorders (where Kapha and Vata are aggravated)
• Eye disorders
• Cataracts

Classical indications

• cataracts

Karma

• Deepana (Digestive stimulant)
• Pachana (Digestive)
• Vata anulomana (Mild laxative)
• Kapha-vata hara (Reduces Kapha and Vata)
• Netrya (Good for eyes)

Key ingredients

• Generally consists of equal parts of
• Amalaki
• Shunthi
• Maricha
• Pippali
• Saindhava Lavana
• Vida Lavana
• Sauvarchala Lavana
• Audbhida Lavana
• Romaka Lavana
• Jeeraka
• Krishna Jeeraka
• Talisa Patra
• Tej Patra
• Ela
• Tvak
• Nagakesara
• Vidanga
• Chavya
• Chitrak

Adult dose

1-3 grams

Pediatric dose

Not recommended for children.

Preparation steps

• Procure all the ingredients as per the formulation.
• Clean, dry, and pulverize each ingredient separately.
• Pass the powder through a sieve to remove any impurities and ensure uniformity.
• Weigh each ingredient as per the AFI ratio.
• Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a clean environment.
• Store the final product in an airtight container to protect it from moisture and contamination.

Safety contraindications

• Severe Pitta disorders with internal heat, ulcerative colitis flare-ups, chronic kidney disease.