Navayasa Powder (Navayasa Churna)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
A classical Ayurvedic powder formulation composed of nine potent herbal ingredients, traditionally used to manage anemia, improve digestion, enhance liver function, and boost overall vitality.
Modern description
A classical powder formulation traditionally used for respiratory and digestive ailments; it is also used to treat anemia, heart diseases, skin disorders, piles, and jaundice.
Purpose
To manage anemia, improve digestion, enhance liver function, and boost overall vitality.
Indications
- Pandu (anemia)
- Kamala (jaundice)
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (asthma/dyspnea)
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
- Udara Roga (abdominal disorders)
- Pleeha Vriddhi (splenomegaly)
- Heart diseases
- Skin diseases
- Piles
- Effective in dropsy
- Dyspepsia
- Loss of appetite
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Weight loss
Classical indications
- Pandu Roga
- Kamala
- Pleeha Vriddhi
- Udara Roga
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Anulomana (mild laxative)
- Kapha-Vata Hara
- Rakta Prasadana (improves blood quality)
- Panduhara (anti-anemic)
Key ingredients
- Iron Bhasma
- Trikatu
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Vidanga
- Musta
- Chitrak
- Amla Powder
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients: Trikatu (Ginger, Pepper, Long pepper), Triphala (Amla, Haritaki, Vibhitaki), Musta, Vidanga, and Chitraka.
- Powder each ingredient separately.
- Weigh each ingredient in the specified quantity.
- Mix all the ingredients together to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Pack it in a tightly closed container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers or severe Pitta conditions without professional advice.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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