Nimbadi Churna
Compound Neem Powder

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Bhaishajya Ratnavali

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Nimba (Neem) stem bark	Azadirachta indica
Guduchi (Tinospora)	Tinospora cordifolia
Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan)	Terminalia chebula
Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan)	Emblica officinalis
Bakuchi (Psoralea)	Psoralea corylifolia	48 grams ea.
Sunthi (Ginger)	Zingiber officinale
Vidanga (Embelia)	Embelia ribes
Chakramarda (Cassia seed)	Cassia tora
Pippali (Long Pepper)	Piper longum
Yavani	Trachyspermum ammi
Vaca (Calamus)	Acorus calamus
Sveta jiraka (Cumin)	Cuminum cyminum
Katuka (Picrorhiza)	Picrorhiza kurroa
Khadira (Acacia heart wood)	Acacia catechu
Saindhava (Rock Salt) *	Sodium chloride
Yava (Salt from Barley)	Potassium carbonate
Haridra (Turmeric)	Curcuma longa
Daruharidra (Barberry stem)	Berberis aristata
Musta (Cyperus)	Cyperus rotundus
Devadaru (Cedar)	Cedrus deodara
Kushtha (Costus)	Saussurea costus	12 grams ea.

* Rock Salt is roasted until it loses its moisture

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Clears Wind and Damp, Resists Poison

Use:

1. Skin eruptions including Acne
2. Psoriasis
3. Leukoderma, Vitiligo
4. Improves skin complexion
5. Gout
6. Rheumatoid Arthritis
7. Non-healing wounds
8. Diabetic Ulcers
9. Alopecia
10. Dandruff

Dose:

1–3 grams, twice daily with Decoction of Tinospora or Honey after meals

Cautions:

None noted

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