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.
| Also known as | Ajamodadi Churna, AjamodadiChurna |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | 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 from Pippali and Maricha acts as bioenhancer. Volatile oils from Ajamoda and 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, 6-Gingerol, Embelin (from 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
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 7:1 (AJAMODADI CURNA), which cites Sarngadharasamhita, Madhyamakhanda, Adhyaya 6; 113-115.. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajamoda | fruit | 12 g. |
| 2 | Vidanga * | fruit | 12 g. |
| 3 | Saindhava lavana | 12 g. | |
| 4 | Devadaru | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 5 | Citraka | root | 12 g. |
| 6 | Pippalimula | root | 12 g. |
| 7 | Satapuspa (Satahva) * | flower | 12 g. |
| 8 | Pippali | fruit | 12 g. |
| 9 | Marica | fruit | 12 g. |
| 10 | Pathya (haritaki) | pericarp | 60 g. |
| 11 | Vrddhadaruka | root | 120 g. |
| 12 | Nagara (Sunthi) | rhizome | 120 g. |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
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