Gomayacurniya Indriya (Gomayacuraniyaminadariyama)
Chapter name in Indriyasthana
Modern description
Gomayacurniya Indriya is a chapter name in the Indriyasthana of Charaka Samhita and not a medicinal formulation.
Purpose
Chapter name in Indriyasthana
Indications
- Digestive issues
- loss of appetite
- abdominal distension
- supporting sensory organ function (based on the name's 'Indriya' component)
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vatahara (Balances Vata)
- Kapha Shodhana (Clears Kapha)
- Indriya Balya (Strengthens Senses - inferred from name)
Key ingredients
- Based on the name
- Gomaya is a primary ingredient. Assuming it's a simple formulation
- other potential ingredients could include
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Shunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha . Proportions are unknown
- assuming equal parts.
Adult dose
3-6 grams, typically once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients listed in the formulation.
- Clean and dry each ingredient separately.
- Powder each ingredient individually using a grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Pass each powdered ingredient through a fine sieve (e.g., sieve number 80) to ensure uniformity.
- Weigh each ingredient according to the proportions specified in the classical texts or the Ayurvedic Formulary of India.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients thoroughly in a clean and dry container until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
- Store the prepared churna in an airtight container, protected from light and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Severe dehydration
- Acute diarrhea