# Gangadhara Churna

> Gangadhara Churna is a classical Ayurvedic churna, a fine herbal powder. Ativisha alkaloids (post-Shodhana) are well-absorbed orally with onset within 30-60 minutes. Optimal Timing: Before meals, twice daily, for Atisara (diarrhea) and Grahani (IBS) conditions Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Churna Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Gangadhara Churna](/formulation/gangadhara-churna/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Kashaya, Tikta | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Sheeta | 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), Tablets (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 3-6 g twice daily with warm water or buttermilk, as per AFI

**Bioavailability:** Fine powder form provides rapid dissolution and absorption. Shunthi acts as bioenhancer. Ativisha [alkaloids](/glossary/compounds-1-a/#alkaloids) (post-Shodhana) are well-absorbed orally with onset within 30-60 minutes.

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals, twice daily, for Atisara (diarrhea) and Grahani (IBS) conditions

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

**Storage:** Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 30°C.

**Marker Compounds:** [Atisine](/glossary/compounds-a-c/#atisine), [Heteratisine](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#heteratisine) (from Ativisha), Rotundine, [Cyperene](/glossary/compounds-c-d/#cyperene) (from Musta), 6-[Gingerol](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#gingerol), [Loturine](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#loturine) (from [Lodhra](/herb/lodhra/))

**Quality Parameters:** Loss on drying (<8%), total ash, acid-insoluble ash, particle size (pass sieve #85), HPTLC fingerprint for atisine/ativine (from Ativisha), rotundine (from Musta), microbial limits, heavy metals, alkaloid content within safe limits

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Buttermilk ([Takra](/herb/takra/)) or warm water

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Kutajarishta](/formulation/kutajarishta/)
- [Bilwadi Leha](/formulation/bilwadi-leha/)
- Dadimadi [Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/)|Dadimadi Ghrita
- Changeri [Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/)|[Changeri](/herb/changeri/) Ghrita

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## Sources

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

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Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.