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.
| Also known as | Gangadhara Churna, GangadharaChurna |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | 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 (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, Heteratisine (from Ativisha), Rotundine, Cyperene (from Musta), 6-Gingerol, Loturine (from 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) or warm water
Synergistic Combinations
- Kutajarishta
- Bilwadi Leha
- Dadimadi Ghrita|Dadimadi Ghrita
- Changeri Ghrita|Changeri Ghrita
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