Dr.K.Devikrishnan, Chief Sub Editor,

Centre for Textual studies and Publications,

Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal

Churnas are powdered medications. They can be made with individual or a combination of medications. The ingredients for making churna, as described in classical  texts such as Ashtangahridaya, Sahasrayoga etc. are checked, weighed, dried, cleansed and ground into a powder by means of disintegrators. The fine powder is obtained by means of mechanical sifters. The quality control laboratory tests the following criteria related to churna quality: pH, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, alcohol-soluble extractive, water-soluble extractive, and loss on drying. The Kanjikkode factory of Arya Vaidya Sala produces the churnas. Senior doctors from AVS examine Churna’s organoleptic qualities. AVS is manufacturing 45 Churnas for various diseases. Some of the churnas are used internally and some externally.

Dose: 5 to 10 g or as directed by the Physician.

Usage: Can be given with lukewarm water twice daily before or after the food according to the condition. Some of the churnas can also be given frequently in divided doses.

Expiry: 2 years from the date of manufacturing (For internal purpose). 3 Years (for external purpose)

Presentation: 10 g sachets, 50 g and 100 g PET jars

Various purposes of Churnas

• Utilized as oral medicines

Eg: Hinguvachadi Churna, Talisapatradi Churna, and Sitopaladi Churna.

• Churnas are also utilized as adjuvants with other medications.
• Churna for preparing other Ayurvedic prescriptions – Lepa or herbal pastes, are made with choornas.
• Secondary preparations: Asava, Arishta, Avaleha, Vati, Ghrita and Taila.

 Disease conditions

Churna can be used in different disease conditions like indigestion, fever, cough, bronchitis, vomiting, consumption, rheumatic ailments, in gynaecological disorders, in hemorrhoides, diabetes, skin diseases, stomach diseases etc.

Experience the healing power of Talisapathradi churna by adding it to your daily life. It is useful in indigestion, common cold, sore throat, cough, bronchitis and anorexia. This medicament can be consumed directly or mix with honey. This can be taken frequently in cough and other respiratory issues.

External Uses of Churna

For external application Eladi Churna can be used to address the skin issues naturally and effectively.

Usage: This churna may be mixed with butter milk or coconut milk for maintaining skin complexion. It is manufactured according to Ashtangahridaya.

Kola Kulathadi Churna – It is used in Neurological disorders. Churnas are used in a lot of different treatments. One example is Udvartana, or powder massage, which is used to get rid of fat and help to treat obesity. Ziziphus mauritiana, Macrotyloma uniflorum, Cedrus deodara, Sesamum indicum etc.are the major ingredients in this Ashtangasamgraha formulation

Usage: For external application with Amladravyas like Tamarind leaf juice or Amlakanjika or as directed by the Physician.

Triphaladi churna

Triphaladichurnam can be used internally and externally.

It is used in prevention and management of ophthalmic diseases such as cataract, glucoma and diminished vision and also in constipation.Ingredients include Haritaki, Amalaki, Vibhitaki and Yashti.

It is anti-ulcer, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, anti fungal , immunomodulatory and antioxidant

Usage: 5 g with slight hot water or honey or as directed by the physician.

For external use

Dusting wounds with neem, Triphala, or a blend of neem and turmeric powder is typically the method of choice. Dusting helps in wound cleansing gets rid of wound slough, and speeds up healing.

Rasnadi choornam – To relieve headaches, some Choornams are combined with the appropriate oil or liquid to form a paste that is applied to the forehead.Rasnadi choornam can be used for Rhinitis, headache and fever.After bath a pinch of Rasnadi choornam may rubbed  on centre of the head  to prevent recurrent common cold and sneezing.

Dasanakanthichurna as tooth powder – Different natural powders are utilized as tooth powders. Some examples include licorice, neem, Pongamia, toothache tree, and others. As a tooth powder, it is made from a variety of natural powders. It helps to heal oral ulcers and maintains oral hygiene, fresh breath, and an absence of odor. Major ingredients incude Arimedastvak, Yashti, Darvi, Lavanga andEla
Usage: It can be gargled with and used as a toothpowder. Also offered in 50 and 10 g.
Herb powders are used to rub away dirt from teeth, and their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities hasten the healing of gum disease and mouth ulcers while lowering swelling. When spices like clove are added to herbal powders, the tongue’s sense of taste is improved. The ability of the tongue to perceive taste is enhanced when spices like clove are added to herbal powders.

 Ayurvedic churnas  which are based on centuries-old practices provide a powerful, all-natural means of enhancing health and wellbeing. It is possible to provide a holistic approach to health that stresses balance and harmony within the body.