Nimbadi Churna
Compound Neem Powder

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Bhaishajya Ratnavali

Herb Name Nimba (Neem) setm bark Guduchi (Tinospora) Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan) Bakuchi (Psoralea) Sunthi (Ginger) Vidanga (Embelia) Chakramarda (Cassia seed) Pippali (Long Pepper) Yavani Vaca (Calamus) Sveta jiraka (Cumin) Katuka (Picrorhiza) Khadira (Acacia heart wood) Saindhava (Rock Salt) * Yava (Salt from Barley) Haridra (Turmeric) Daruharidra (Barberry stem) Musta (Cyperus) Devadaru (Cedar) Kushtha (Costus)

Latin Azadirachta indica Tinospora cordifolia Terminalia chebula Emblica officinalis Psoralea corylifolia Zingiber officinale Embelia ribes Cassia tora Piper longum Trachyspermum ammi Acorus calamus Cuminum cyminum Picrorhiza kurroa Acacia catechu Sodium chloride Potassium carbonate Curcuma longa Berberis aristata Cyperus rotundus Cedrus deodara Saussurea costus Amount 48 grams ea. 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-hrealing 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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