# Ajamodadi Churna

> Ajamodadi Churna is a classical Ayurvedic churna, a fine herbal powder. Piperine from Pippali and Maricha acts as bioenhancer. Volatile oils from Ajamoda and Hingu promote gastric motility and absorption.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Ajamodadi Churna](/formulation/ajamodadi-churna/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Katu | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Churna (fine powder), Capsules (modern), Sachets (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 3-6 g twice daily with warm water before meals, as per AFI Part I

**Bioavailability:** Fine particle size enhances surface area for dissolution and absorption. [Piperine](/reference/piperine/) from [Pippali](/herb/pippali/) and Maricha acts as bioenhancer. Volatile oils from Ajamoda and [Hingu](/herb/hingu/) promote gastric motility and absorption.

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals (Bhojana-purva), 30 minutes before lunch and dinner

**Shelf Life:** 2 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Churna preparations

**Storage:** Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Temperature not exceeding 30°C. Hygroscopic — avoid exposure to humid conditions.

**Marker Compounds:** Piperine, [Thymol](/glossary/compounds-t-z/#thymol), 6-[Gingerol](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#gingerol), [Embelin](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#embelin) (from [Vidanga](/herb/vidanga/))

**Quality Parameters:** Loss on drying (<8%), total ash, acid-insoluble ash, particle size distribution (pass through sieve #85), bulk density, tapped density, heavy metals, microbial limits, aflatoxin levels, HPTLC fingerprint for piperine and thymol, uniformity of content

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Warm water or buttermilk

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Agnitundi Vati](/formulation/agnitundi-vati/)
- [Chitrakadi Vati](/formulation/chitrakadi-vati/)
- [Hingwashtak Churna](/formulation/hingwashtak-churna/)
- [Shankha Bhasma](/herb/shankha-bhasma/)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.