Hingvastaka Churna
Asafetida Powder

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Bhaisajya Ratnavali

Herb Name Sunthi (Ginger) Marica (Black Pepper) Pippali (Long Pepper) Ajamoda (Celery seed) Saindhava (Rock Salt) Sveta Jiraka (Cumin) Krsna Jiraka (Caraway) Hingu (Asafetida)

Latin Zingiber officinale Piper nigrum Piper longum Apium le[ptophyllus Sodium chloride Cuminum cyminum Carum carvi Ferula foetida Amount equal parts

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Strengthens Digestion, Moves Qi

Use:

1. Digestive weakness with bloating, flatulence
2. Colic
3. Abdominal masses (Gulma)
4. Wind diseases

Dose:

1–3 grams, 2–3 times daily, taken with Ghee

Cautions:

Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:

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