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Churnam (Herbal Powders)

Churnam, the fine Ayurvedic herbal powders and powder blends: the herbs in each formula, their classical properties and their traditional use.

Churnam (Herbal Powders) Ajmodadi Churnam Ajmodadi Churnam explained: the warming ajwain-led powder of Ayurveda, a Vata-settling and Deepana blend named in the care of the joints. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Ashta Churnam Ashta Churnam explained: the warming eight-spice digestive powder of Kerala Ayurveda, a classical Deepana and Pachana blend for the digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Ashwagandha Churnam Ashwagandha Churnam is a simple powder of Ashwagandha root, the classical strengthening preparation traditionally taken with warm milk. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Avipathi Churnam Avipathi Churnam explained: the classical Ayurvedic powder for Pitta and acidity, a gently clearing blend with turpeth and cooling spices. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Avipathikara Churnam Avipathikara Churnam is the classical cooling digestive powder built on Amalaki and spice, valued to settle a heated Pitta and ease its downward movement. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Avipattikara Churnam A classical Ayurvedic powder of fruit and spice, used to cool and settle the digestion when there is too much heat. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Balachaturbhadra Churnam Balachaturbhadra Churnam is a classical four-herb Ayurvedic powder named in the traditional care of children's digestion, classed as deepana and pachana. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Bhunimbadi Churnam Bhunimbadi Churnam is the bitter Bhunimba-led powder of Ayurveda, classically simmered into a kashaya to settle internal heat and kindle a clouded Agni. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Brihat Gangadhara Churnam Brihat Gangadhara Churnam is a large classical astringent Ayurvedic powder of grahi herbs, named in the traditional care of the gut and the digestive fire. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Chaturbhadra Churnam Chaturbhadra Churnam explained: the four auspicious herbs of Ayurveda, musta, parpataka, ativisha and dry ginger, a gentle Deepana and Pachana powder. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Chaturjata Churnam Chaturjata Churnam explained: the four fragrant spices of Ayurveda, cinnamon, cardamom, cinnamon leaf and nagakeshara, a Deepana and Ruchya powder. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Dadimashtaka Churnam Dadimashtaka Churnam explained: the pomegranate-led aromatic digestive powder of Ayurveda, a classical Deepana and Ruchya blend for the digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Dashamoola Churnam The ten roots dried and ground into a single warming powder, kept as a household base for calming Vata and steadying weak digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Dashamula (Ten Roots) The foundational group of ten roots in Ayurveda, a warming, grounding combination that forms the base of dozens of classical formulas. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Eladi Choornam: Uses for Skin and Method Eladi Choornam explained: the aromatic powder of the Eladi Gana, its use for the skin as a Lepa and Udvartana, and how it differs from Eladi oil. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Eladi Churnam Eladi Churnam is a warming, aromatic spice powder led by cardamom, taken in the tradition to kindle and wake up a sluggish digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Hinguvachadi Churnam A warming Ayurvedic powder built around Hingu (asafoetida), traditionally taken to kindle weak digestion and settle a windy, unsettled stomach. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Hingvashtaka Churnam Hingvashtaka Churnam explained: the pungent, warming powder of asafoetida and digestive spices taken with the first bite to kindle digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Jatiphaladi Churnam Jatiphaladi Churnam explained: the nutmeg-led aromatic powder of Ayurveda, a warming Grahi and Deepana blend built around jatiphala. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Kolakulathadi Churnam Kolakulathadi Churnam: a warming horse-gram and spice powder used most often as an external rub to bring ease to a stiff, cold, Vata-heavy body. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Kottamchukkadi Churnam A warming classical powder blend used in tradition for the joints and the muscles, applied to the skin as a paste rather than swallowed. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Kutajashtaka Churnam Kutajashtaka Churnam explained: the kutaja-led astringent powder of Ayurveda, a Grahi and Deepana blend the classical tradition builds around kutaja. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Laksha Churna: the Bone-Support Powder Laksha Churna is the classical bone-support powder of purified lac resin, cooling in nature and traditionally taken with warm milk. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Lavana Bhaskara Churnam Lavana Bhaskara Churnam explained: the warming salt-and-spice digestive powder of Ayurveda, a broad Deepana and Pachana blend named for its salts. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Lavanabhaskara Churnam Lavanabhaskara Churnam: a classical digestive powder of several salts and warming spices, traditionally reached for weak digestion and a lost appetite. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Manjishthadi Churnam Manjishthadi Churnam is the classical Manjishtha-led Ayurvedic powder, valued in the tradition for clarifying the Rakta and tending a clear complexion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Musta Churnam Musta Churnam is the powdered single drug Musta (nut grass) of Ayurveda, a cooling digestive the tradition classes as deepana, pachana and grahi. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Nagaradi Churnam Nagaradi Churnam is a classical warming Ayurvedic powder built on Nagara (dry ginger), used in Kerala practice as an external paste over aching areas. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Narasimha Churnam A classical strengthening powder built on Ashwagandha, Bala and Shatavari, taken in tradition to rebuild a body worn down by long strain. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Pancasakara Churnam Pancasakara Churnam is the classical five-drug powder of Ayurveda, a gentle blend valued in the tradition for easy downward movement and settling of Vata. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Panchakola Churnam Panchakola churnam explained: the pungent, warming five-ingredient powder taken in a small measure with food to rouse weak digestion and ease bloating. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Panchanimba Churnam Panchanimba Churnam is a classical bitter Ayurvedic powder built on five parts of Nimba (neem), named in the traditional care of the skin and the blood. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Panchasama Churnam Panchasama Churnam is a classical five-herb Ayurvedic powder from the Sharangadhara Samhita, named to kindle digestion and ease the downward flow of Vata. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Pathyadi Churnam Pathyadi Churnam is the Haritaki-led powder named after Pathya, valued in the tradition for easy downward movement and a settled, balanced digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Pushyanuga Churnam A classical Ayurvedic powder of many astringent and bitter herbs, traditionally used as a settling, steadying preparation for the downward channels. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Rasnadi Churnam Rasnadi Churnam explained: the classical powder of Rasna with warming, digestive spices, used where the texts read cold, stiff Vata in the joints. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Saraswata Churnam A classical Ayurvedic herbal powder named for the goddess of learning, traditionally taken to steady the mind and support memory. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Saubhagya Shunthi Churnam Saubhagya Shunthi Churnam is a warming Ayurvedic powder built on Shunthi (dry ginger), named in the classical care of women in the weeks after childbirth. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Shatavari Churnam A fine powder built around Shatavari root, the classical cooling and nourishing preparation, taken with warm milk as a steady tonic. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Sitopaladi Churnam A gentle, sweet-and-spiced classical powder built on sugar and bamboo with warming spices, traditionally reached for the breath and the changing seasons. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Sudarshan Churnam A very large classical churna built around the intensely bitter Kirata-tikta, long held by the tradition as its foremost powder for Jwara, the fever. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Sudarshana Churnam Sudarshana Churnam explained: the large bitter powder of Ayurveda built around chirayata, a Tikta blend the tradition names in the care of Jwara. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Talisadi Churnam Talisadi Churnam explained: the classical pungent powder of Ayurveda, built on Talisa and warming spices for cough and digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Talisapatradi Churnam A classical Ayurvedic herbal powder built around the leaf of the Himalayan fir, blended with warming spices and aromatic herbs. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Trikatu Benefits: The Three Pungents of Ayurveda Trikatu benefits in Ayurveda come from its three pungents, dry ginger, black pepper and long pepper, classed as deepana to kindle Agni and clear Kapha. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Trikatu Churnam The three pungents of Ayurveda, ginger, black pepper and long pepper, ground together into a warming powder traditionally used to kindle the digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Triphala The three-fruit powder of Ayurveda, made from Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki, taken for gentle daily clearing and as a long-term tonic. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Triphala Guggulu Churnam Triphala Guggulu Churnam is the classical Triphala and Guggulu powder, valued for its lekhana, scraping quality and the care of the joints and channels. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Triphaladi Churnam Formula Triphaladi Churnam Formula explained: the three-fruits powder of Ayurveda, built on Triphala with companion herbs for digestion and the eyes. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Trisugandhi Churnam Trisugandhi Churnam is the classical three-aromatics powder of Ayurveda, cinnamon, cardamom and Cinnamomum tamala leaf, used to kindle digestion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Udvartana Churna: Uses and Method Udvartana Churna: the classical herbal powder rubbed against the hair for Udvartana, its typical ingredients, how it is applied, and who it suits. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Vaiswanara Churnam Vaiswanara Churnam explained: the warming digestive powder of the Charaka tradition, named for Agni and built on haritaki, ginger and rock salt. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Varanadi Churnam Varanadi Churnam explained: the classical powder built on Varana and warming spices, made kindling-style and turned to when the digestive fire is dull. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Vidangadi Churnam Vidangadi Churnam explained: the vidanga-led powder of Ayurveda, a pungent Krimighna and Lekhana blend the classical tradition builds around vidanga. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Vilwadi Churnam Vilwadi Churnam is the classical Bilva-based herb powder of the Sahasrayogam, the base of the well-known Vilwadi Gulika, classed as deepana. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Vyoshadi Churnam Vyoshadi Churnam is a warming Ayurvedic powder built on Vyosha, the three pungents, named in the classical care of the throat and the digestion. Read article