Ashtachurna - an Ayurvedic formulation traditionally used to improve digestion. Also known as Hingwasthak Churna. It provides anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, restoring gastrointestinal function. Normalizes low blood pressure, cleanses the body of parasites, and balances all three doshas.
Ayurveda places great importance on digestive health, as the proper functioning of the digestive system affects the overall health of the body and its ability to extract nutrients from food. Poor digestion can lead to weight imbalances and toxin accumulation.
Poor digestion and its associated symptoms (bloating, constipation) can lead to other diseases seemingly unrelated to digestion.
This formulation not only enhances digestion but also eliminates many infections, inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract, and parasites, which weaken the immune system and the body's resistance to environmental factors. In severe cases, parasites can lead to damage of internal organs.
Additionally, Ashtachurna helps with hypotension, dysentery, premenstrual syndrome, colic, hiccups, and lower back pain.
Active Ingredients:
Trikatu (Trikatu). A blend of black pepper, dried ginger, and long pepper (pippali). Possesses expectorant properties, improves digestion, removes toxins and waste. Provides a stimulating and toning effect on the body, combating stagnation, cleansing the bronchopulmonary and digestive systems. Used to improve metabolism, fight parasites, and aid in weight loss. Promotes healthy appetite and stimulates digestion. Relieves nausea and indigestion. Provides analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative, and tonic effects. Strengthens the immune system.
Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida). Used in small quantities. It has a distinctive taste and many medicinal properties. Asafoetida is a potent digestive aid, promoting the removal of food buildup from the gastrointestinal tract. Effective in removing intestinal worms, especially roundworms and pinworms. Asafoetida powder is a popular remedy for indigestion in India. Ayurveda considers asafoetida one of the strongest antimicrobial and bactericidal agents.
Himalayan Pink Salt (Saindhava lavana). The 84 trace minerals in Himalayan salt benefit the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, normalize kidney and bladder function, and effectively improve metabolic processes. It has pronounced antihistamine and antibacterial properties, helps with inflammatory diseases, strengthens the immune system, helps eliminate allergic reactions, inhibits the growth of pathogenic microflora, and protects against fungi, microbes, and viruses. It's an active "body cleanser," its ionizing properties help naturally remove calcium and salt deposits, heavy metals, toxins, gallstones, kidney stones, and rheumatic deposits.
Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi). A strong stimulant for the digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems. Widely used in Ayurveda. Used by those suffering from high Vata, poor appetite, and intestinal gas. Improves kidney function and strengthens the nervous system. It's a powerful remedy for stagnation in the bronchopulmonary and digestive systems, prevents gas buildup in the intestines, improves intestinal microflora, eliminating even deeply embedded toxins, and revitalizes metabolic processes. Relieves intestinal spasms and boosts vitality. Provides bactericidal and analgesic effects, and heals damaged tissues.
Instructions for Use: 1 teaspoon before meals. Can be used by breastfeeding women; give to children in small doses. Contains salt, so people with high blood pressure and kidney disease should use with caution. Use as directed by a healthcare professional.
Ashtachurna Composition: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - 1.250 g, Pippali (Piper longum) - 1.250 g, Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - 1.250 g, Ajwain (seeds) (Trachyspermum ammi) - 1.250 g, Himalayan Pink Salt (Saindhava lavana) - 1.250 g, Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) - 1.250 g, Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) - 1.250 g, Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida) - 1.250 g.
Indications: Poor digestion, bloating, constipation, gastrointestinal inflammation, parasites, dysentery, premenstrual syndrome, colic, hiccups, lower back pain, Vata imbalance.