Panchasama Churna
Also written as Pancasama Churna
Ayurveda
API (Sarngadharasamhita)
Powder
Warms the Stomach, clears Phlegm and Damp
1. Wind, Colic
2. Gurgling and bloating of the Stomach and Intestines
3. Indigestion, loss of appetite
4. Piles
5. Abdominal diseases, abdominal pain (from Phlegm and Damp)
6. Constipation (in Phlegm types)
7. Rheumatism
3–5 grams daily in divided doses (API), taken with warm water
Others state 1–4 grams, 3 times daily.
Not used in Heat-type Gastritis
Some sources list a variation in which Cyperus rotundus replaces Ginger. Cyperus would certainly be a fitting addition for the intended uses.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:
–A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Panchasama Churna and Erand Paka in the Management of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Also written as Pancasama Churna
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
API (Sarngadharasamhita)
Herb NameSunthi (Ginger)Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) Pippali (Long Pepper) Trivrt (Turbith) Sauvarcala lava (Black Salt) |
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Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Warms the Stomach, clears Phlegm and Damp
Use:
1. Wind, Colic
2. Gurgling and bloating of the Stomach and Intestines
3. Indigestion, loss of appetite
4. Piles
5. Abdominal diseases, abdominal pain (from Phlegm and Damp)
6. Constipation (in Phlegm types)
7. Rheumatism
Dose:
3–5 grams daily in divided doses (API), taken with warm water
Others state 1–4 grams, 3 times daily.
Cautions:
Not used in Heat-type Gastritis
Modifications:
Some sources list a variation in which Cyperus rotundus replaces Ginger. Cyperus would certainly be a fitting addition for the intended uses.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:
–A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Panchasama Churna and Erand Paka in the Management of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Back to FORMULAS
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