Hinguvadi Powder (Hinguvadi Churna)
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Destroys spleen diseases
Modern description
Hinguvadi Churna is a powder or ghee-based formulation used to treat spleen disorders and improve digestion. It is known for its digestive stimulant and anti-flatulent properties.
Purpose
Destroys spleen diseases
Indications
- Indigestion
- Abdominal colic
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Anorexia
- Abdominal distension
- Loss of appetite
- Intestinal worms
- Sprue and malabsorption syndrome
Classical indications
- Spleen diseases
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-anulomana (carminative)
- Shoolahara (analgesic)
- Kapha-vatahara (reduces Kapha and Vata)
Key ingredients
- Hingu
- Vacha
- Patha
- Vida Lavana
- Sauvarchala Lavana
- Saindhava Lavana
- Sunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Ajowan
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Hinguvadi Churna
- Dry all the ingredients properly
- Make a fine powder of each ingredient separately
- Sieve each ingredient through a 40 mesh
- Weigh each ingredient according to the AFI specified ratio
- Mix all the ingredients together to obtain a homogenous mixture
- Pass the mixture through sieve number 44 to obtain a homogenous blend
- Store in an airtight container
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for people with high blood pressure or very weak individuals
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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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