Dadimashtaka Churna
Dadimashtaka Churna is a classical Ayurvedic churna, a fine herbal powder. Piperine from Trikatu enhances bioavailability. Sugar matrix aids palatability and provides rapid energy. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part II, entry 7.7) lists 14 ingredients, beginning with Tugaksiri, Tvak, Patra and Ela.
| Also known as | Dadimashtaka Churna, DadimashtakaChurna |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II, entry 7.7 (DADIMASTAKA CURNA), which cites Bhaisajyaratnavali, Grahanirogadhikara; 36-37. 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 | Tugaksiri (vamsa) * | silicaceous concretion | 12 g. |
| 2 | Tvak * | stem bark | 24 g. |
| 3 | Patra (tajapatra) * | leaf | 24 g. |
| 4 | Ela | seed | 24 g. |
| 5 | Nagakesara | Adr. | 24 g. |
| 6 | Yamani (Yavani) | fruit | 48 g. |
| 7 | Dhanyaka | fruit | 48 g. |
| 8 | Ajaji (Svetajiraka) * | fruit | 48 g. |
| 9 | Granthi (Pippalimula) * | root | 48 g. |
| 10 | Sunthi * | rhizome | 48 g. |
| 11 | Marica * | fruit | 48 g. |
| 12 | Pippali * | fruit | 48 g. |
| 13 | Dadima | seed | 48 g. |
| 14 | Sita | 384 g. |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Dadimashtaka Churna |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Madhura, Kashaya, Amla | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | 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: 3-6 g twice daily with warm water or buttermilk.
Optimal Timing: After meals, twice daily, for digestive conditions
Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture (sugar component is hygroscopic). Temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Marker Compounds: Punicalagin, Piperine, Cinnamaldehyde, 1,8-Cineole, 6-Gingerol
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water, buttermilk, or rice water
Synergistic Combinations
- Dadimadi Ghrita
- Bilwadi Leha
- Kutajarishta
- Lavanbhaskar Churna
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