Hingvadi

Modern description

Hingvadi is traditionally used to address abdominal tumors and digestive imbalances, often prepared as an alkali and consumed with wine or other appropriate vehicles. It helps to stimulate digestive enzymes, reduce toxins, and enhance metabolism.

Purpose

Destroys abdominal tumors

Indications

• Indigestion
• abdominal distension
• flatulence
• colic
• anorexia
• constipation
• intestinal worms

Classical indications

• abdominal tumors

Karma

• Deepana
• Pachana
• Vata-Anulomana
• Kapha-Vatahara

Key ingredients

• Shunthi
• Maricha
• Ajowan
• Yavani
• Jeeraka
• Saindhava Lavana
• Hingu
• Vacha
• Patha
• Vidanga
• Pippali
• Dhanyaka

Adult dose

1-3 grams

Pediatric dose

Consult physician

Preparation steps

• The ingredients are soaked first in ginger juice, dried and then in lemon juice.
• Prepare fine powder of each ingredient.

Safety contraindications

• It is best avoided in very emaciated patients and in men seeking treatment for infertility.
• Pregnancy & Nursing: Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before use.