Pushyanuga Churna
Pushyanuga Churna is a classical Ayurvedic churna, a fine herbal powder. Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) Part I. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 7:23) lists 26 ingredients, beginning with Patha, Jambu-bija majja, Amra-bija majja and Silabheda.
| Also known as | Pushyanuga Churna, PushyanugaChurna |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) Part I; described in Charaka Samhita (one of the Brihattrayi foundational texts); individual ingredients including Lodhra, Manjishta, Arjuna monographed in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) Part I; CCRAS-recognized formulation for Stri Roga (gynecological disorders) |
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 7:23 (PUSYANUGA CURNA), which cites Bhaisajyaratnavali, Strirogadhikara; 46-48.. 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 | Patha * | root | 1 part |
| 2 | Jambu-bija majja * | endosperm | 1 part |
| 3 | Amra-bija majja * | endosperm | 1 part |
| 4 | Silabheda (pasanabheda) | rhizome | 1 part |
| 5 | Rasanjana (daruharidra) | St. Ext. | 1 part |
| 6 | Ambasthaki | root | 1 part |
| 7 | Mocarasa (salmali) | exudate | 1 part |
| 8 | Samanga (lajjalu) * | Rt./Pl. | 1 part |
| 9 | Padma kesara (kamala) | Adr. | 1 part |
| 10 | Vahlika (kunkuma) * | Stl./Stg. | 1 part |
| 11 | Ativisa | root tuber | 1 part |
| 12 | Musta | rhizome | 1 part |
| 13 | Bilva | stem bark | 1 part |
| 14 | Lodhra | stem bark | 1 part |
| 15 | Gairika | 1 part | |
| 16 | Katphala | stem bark | 1 part |
| 17 | Marica | fruit | 1 part |
| 18 | Sunthi | rhizome | 1 part |
| 19 | Mrdvika (draksa) | dry fruit | 1 part |
| 20 | Rakta candana | heart wood | 1 part |
| 21 | Katvanga (araluka) | stem bark | 1 part |
| 22 | Vatsaka (kutaja) | stem bark | 1 part |
| 23 | Ananta (sveta [illegible]) | root | 1 part |
| 24 | Dhataki | illegible | 1 part |
| 25 | Madhuka (yasti) | root | 1 part |
| 26 | Arjuna | stem bark | 1 part |
Cells marked illegible are damaged in the source scan. The ingredient name is shown where it was readable, and nothing is inferred to fill a gap.
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The evidence at a glance
1paper on this site for this drug, every one with a DOI.
- 1Laboratory and animal studies
A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Everything listed here is laboratory or animal work, which does not show an effect in people.true See the research index for how papers are tiered.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Pushyanuga Churna |
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Charaka Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 30 - Yonivyapad Chikitsa); one of the most important gynecological formulations in Ayurveda; also referenced in Ashtanga Hridayam, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, and Sharangdhara Samhita; contains 25 herbal ingredients and one mineral (Gairik)
How does it work?
- Hemostatic (Raktastambhaka) action: Kashaya Rasa (astringent taste) and Sheeta Veerya (cool potency) of majority ingredients are classically described as checking excessive menstrual bleeding
- Hormonal regulation: research on Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) extract has reported effects on FSH, LH and progesterone
- Antimicrobial genitourinary defense: Rasanjana (berberine), Lodhra, and multiple astringent herbs have been reported in research to show broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
- Anti-inflammatory and wound healing: Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) and Arjuna bark provide anti-inflammatory and tissue-healing action in the endometrium and reproductive tract
- Pitta-Vata pacification: Cool potency and astringent/bitter tastes pacify Pitta (bleeding tendency) and Vata (pain, irregularity) in the reproductive system
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Raktapradara (menorrhagia/DUB): traditionally used for heavy uterine bleeding. A clinical study reported a reduction in uterine hemorrhage.
- Shweta Pradara (leucorrhoea): traditionally used for leucorrhoea. Research has reported antimicrobial and astringent activity in the female genitourinary tract.
- Traditionally used for menstrual disorders. Research on Lodhra extract has reported effects on FSH, LH and progesterone.
- Traditionally used for reproductive tract infections. Research has reported broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against gynecological pathogens.
What do recent studies show?
No study for this section could be traced to a published paper. 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.
Recent safety updates
- Generally safe at the doses given under Dosage, taken with honey and rice-washed water; may cause mild constipation due to astringent herbs; not recommended during pregnancy or if trying to conceive; use only after proper gynecological diagnosis
- Long-term unsupervised use not recommended; excessive menstrual bleeding should be evaluated for underlying pathology (fibroids, polyps, endometrial hyperplasia) before relying solely on herbal management; some ingredients (Ativisha) require proper processing
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (fine powder), Capsule, Tablet
Standard Dosage: 3-6g twice daily for gynecological conditions
Optimal Timing: Before meals
Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place, protected from moisture
Marker Compounds: Loturine, Cyperene, Atisin
Vehicle (Anupana): Rice water or honey
Synergistic Combinations
- With Rice water or honey as vehicle for enhanced absorption
What manufacturers publish about this preparation
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The formulary entry above fixes the ingredients and the quantity of each. Whether you can check a particular product against it depends on what its manufacturer publishes. Of the 6 companies surveyed that sell a product under this name, this is what their pages carried when they were read on 8 October 2026.
| Company | What its product page publishes |
|---|---|
| AVN Ayurveda | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| Maharishi Ayurveda | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| Patanjali Ayurved | An ingredient list, without quantities |
| Shree Dhootapapeshwar | Ingredients and the quantity of each |
| Sitaram Ayurveda | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
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Method, the full counts across every company surveyed, and what this measurement got wrong the first time: which manufacturers publish what is in the bottle. The URL of every page read is recorded in brand-disclosure.json. If a row here is wrong, including where the correction favours a company other than ours, tell us and we will fix it and say that we did. How the same companies' stated doses compare with the formulary dose, preparation by preparation: Ayurvedic company doses against the Ayurvedic Formulary of India.
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies1
- 2019. Simultaneous Quantification of Pharmacological Markers Quercetin and Berberine Using High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) from a Polyherbal Formulation Pushyanuga ChurnaJournal of AOAC International. PMID 30563588 · doi:10.5740/jaoacint.18-0380
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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