Dadimashtaka Churna. दाडिमअष्टकचूर्ण
Pomegranate 8 Powder
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Bambusa arundinacea | 10 grams | |
Cinnamomum verum | ||
Cinnamomum tamala | ||
Elettaria cardamomum | ||
Mesua ferrea | 20 grams ea. | |
Trachyspermum ammi | ||
Coriandrum sativum | ||
Cuminum cyminum | ||
Piper longum | ||
Trikatu * | Three Pungents | |
Punica granatum | 40 grams ea. | |
Saccharum | 80 grams |
* Trikatu is equal parts of Ginger, Black Pepper, and Long Pepper. Here, the mix together is used in a dose of 40 grams.
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Warms the Stomach, Promotes Digestion, Moves Qi, Clears Phlegm
Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Colic, Bloating
2. Malabsorption syndrome
3. Diarrhea (from Cold / Phlegm)
4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
5. Also useful for acute Cold-Phlegm Cough
Dose:
3 to 5 grams, up to 10 grams, once or twice daily after meals, taken with Warm water, thin buttermilk (Takra), or rice gruel (Manda).
Cautions:
1. Not used for Gastritis from Heat or other signs of Stomach Heat
2. Large doses may aggravate Constipation
3. Not suitable for use in Diabetes because of the sugar content
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