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.
| 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 |
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), Tablets (modern)
Standard Dosage: 3-6 g twice daily with warm water or buttermilk.
Optimal Timing: Before meals, twice daily, for Atisara (diarrhea) and Grahani (IBS) conditions
Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Marker Compounds: Atisine, Heteratisine (from Ativisha), Cyperene (from Musta), 6-Gingerol, Loturine (from Lodhra)
Vehicle (Anupana): Buttermilk (Takra) or warm water
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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