Caturjata Churna
Caturjata Churna is a classical Ayurvedic churna, a fine herbal powder. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 7:10) lists 4 ingredients: Tvak 1 part, Ela 1 part, Patra 1 part and Kesara 1 part.
| Also known as | Caturjata Churna, CaturjataChurna |
|---|
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 7:10 (CATURJATA CURNA), which cites Sarngadharasamhita, Madhyamakhanda, Adhyaya 6; 144.. 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 | Tvak | stem bark | 1 part |
| 2 | Ela (siksmaila) | seed | 1 part |
| 3 | Patra (tejapatra) | leaf | 1 part |
| 4 | Kesara (nagakesara) | stamens | 1 part |
The Formulary gives the dose as 2 to 4 g, with anupana, the vehicle it is taken with, of honey, ghee, water. This is what the Formulary records for the classical preparation. It is not a dose for any product, and not advice to take anything.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Caturjata Churna |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Katu, Madhura | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (fine powder), Capsules (modern), Sachets (modern)
Standard Dosage: 2 to 4 g twice daily, as given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 7:10. The formulary’s anupana: honey, ghee, water. The formulary attributes this formula to Sarngadharasamhita, Madhyamakhanda, Adhyaya 6; 144.
Optimal Timing: After meals as digestive adjuvant, or mixed into Rasayana formulations
Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Volatile oils dissipate if exposed to air. Double-sealed packaging recommended. Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: Cinnamaldehyde, 1,8-Cineole, Eugenol (from Tejpatra), Alpha-terpineol, Mesuaferrone A (from Nagakesara)
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey, ghee or water
Synergistic Combinations
- Sitopaladi Churna
- Talisadi Churna
- Avipattikar Churna
- Ghee-based Rasayanas (as flavoring adjuvant)
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
Consult a qualified vaidya before acting on anything here. Ayurvedic practice is prescribed to a person, not to a condition: the same dravya is given, withheld or substituted depending on your constitution, your agni, the season and what else you are already taking. A page cannot know any of that. Self-prescribing from a reference is how the wrong preparation, the wrong dose or the wrong anupana gets used.
Educational reference only. Nothing on this page is medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation to take anything. Traditional uses and research findings are reported as published, not as claims about what any product does. If you take prescribed medication, raise any interaction with the prescriber rather than acting on a page. See our editorial standards.