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Madyantyaadi Churn

TREATISE



GLOSSARY


PREPARATION

Madyantika Patra (Patra == leaf) or Beej (Beej == seeds) 2 Tola and Shudh (purified) Gandhak 1 Tola are pounded to form a coarse powder till all of the mixture attains a uniform fine grain status in accordance with the Churna definition standards described in the treatise. The resultant mixture is known as Madyantyaadi Churn.

Madyantyaadi Churn - Ingredient Details

NOTE

  • Siddhyogsangrah mentions that Gandhak to be used in preparation of Madyantyaadi Churn must be purified in Bhringraaj(Eclipta prostrata) leaf juice.

  • 1 Tola approx. 11gms

  • The resultant Churna texture is described in various treatise in accordance of the size of the particles of the Churna fit for consumption. Herbal powders termed as Churnas are used for internal as well as external application. Internally they are used as nasal snuffs and as consumable medicine. The grain particle size for each of the mentioned application is clearly defined in the texts.

  • Kumkumaadi Churna contains mineral formulations like Abrakh Bhasma etc. and hence it cannot be termed as a pure herbal formulation

SUGGESTED READING

Ayurvedsarsangrah.