Churnanjana (Curananajanama)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Quickly destroys heaviness, itching, and *aklinnavartma*.
Modern description
Churnanjana is an eye powder used to relieve heaviness, itching, and inflammation in the eyes, promoting clarity and comfort.
Purpose
Quickly destroys heaviness, itching, and *aklinnavartma*.
Indications
- Netra Rogas (eye diseases) such as Kandu (itching), Abhisyanda (conjunctivitis), Timira (early stage of cataract), Pilla (pterygium), Siraharsha (vascularisation in the eye).
Classical indications
- Heaviness
- Itching
- aklinnavartma
Karma
- Chakshushya (good for eyes)
- Vata-Kapha Hara
- Lekhana (scraping)
Key ingredients
- Saindhava Lavana
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Rasanjana
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
A pinch (approx. 125-250 mg) applied as Anjana (collyrium) to the inner canthus of the eyes.
Pediatric dose
A very small pinch applied with a Salaka
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Ensure the ingredients are of good quality and properly identified.
- Dry the herbal ingredients completely.
- Powder each ingredient separately using a mortar and pestle or a mechanical grinder.
- Sieve each powder through a fine cloth to obtain a uniform particle size.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified proportions.
- Store the Churnanjana in an airtight container, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Fatigue
- Udavarta (upward movement of Vata)
- Indigestion
- Crying
- Alcohol intoxication
- Anger
- Fever
- Suppression of natural urges
- Grief
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- 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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