Bhaskara Churna (Bhasakara Curana)
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Destroys cataracts when well-administered.
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.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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