Hingvastaka Churna हिंग्वष्टक चूर्ण
Asafetida Powder
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Bhaisajya Ratnavali, Sharangdhara Samhita
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Zingiber officinale | ||
Piper nigrum | ||
Piper longum | ||
Apium le[ptophyllus | ||
Sodium chloride | ||
Cuminum cyminum | ||
Carum carvi | ||
Hingu (Asafetida) fried | Ferula foetida | equal parts |
Preparation:
Powder
Some sources add Yavakshara.
Function:
Strengthens Digestion, Regulates Qi, Guides Qi down
Use:
1. Digestive weakness with bloating, flatulence
2. Colic
3. Undigested food in stool
4. Malabsorption
5. Irritable Bowels Syndrome (IBS)
6. Abdominal masses (Gulma)
7. Wind diseases
Dose:
2–3 grams, up to 6 grams, 2–3 times daily, taken with Ghee
Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy
Modifications:
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