Vaiswanara in Sanskrit means Fire. Since the choornam is effective in correcting the digestive fire, hence the name is Vaiswanara choornam.
BENEFITS of Vaiswanara Choornam
1. Improves digestion
2.Improves strength
3.Improves Immunity
4.Excellent for motion
5.Calms Vata and Pitta
INDICATIONS
- Post viral fever
- Body joints
- Bursitis
- Bursitis trochanterica
- Shoulder dislocation pain
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Abdominal pain
Vaiswanara Choornam Ingredients
Each 5 gm contains:
| NO: | SANSKRIT NAME | BOTANICAL NAME | PARTS | QUANTITY |
| 1 | Manimantha | Saindhava Lavana | Rock salt | 20gm |
| 2 | Yamini | Trachyspermum ammi | Seed | 20gm |
| 3 | Ajamoda | Trachyspermum roxburghianum | Seed | 20gm |
| 4 | Nagara | Zingiber officinalis | Rhizome | 20gm |
| 5 | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruit | 20gm |
Method of Preparation
The above ingredients are powdered separately and mixed in a specified quantity.
Method of Storage
Stored in an airtight container in a dry place.
Shelf life Period of Vaiswanara Choornam
As per classics, 6 months
Vaiswanara Churnam Dosage
1 _ 3 gms once or twice a day before or after food.
Traditionally given with supernatant watery portion of curds, fermented gruel, buttermilk, ghee, hot water.
For rheumatoid arthritis, it is given along with buttermilk or hot water.
For digestion, it is given with buttermilk.
For better results, use under the supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor will deliver best cure for different ailments.
EXERCISE AND YOGA
Walking, bicycling, swimming
Aerobic exercise should be adopted in our daily life.
Gomukhasana, Uttana Shishosana can be practiced.
RECOMMEND DIET AND BEHAVIOR
Soups, broths, khichadi, vegetable oats, and curd can be included in our diet.
RESEARCH PAPERS
A clinical study on the efficacy of Vaiswanara choornam in cases of Amavata by Phool Chand Chaudhary, Mukuut Bihari, M P shukla, published in JRAS Vol NO 1 – 2 , 2003
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
Chakradatta Amavachikitsa 15 _ 18 , Sahasrayoga and Astangahridayam.
In Sahasrayoga Choorna yogam 190 – 191
Brands available
Baidyanath, KottakkalAryaVaidyasala, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, AVN Madurai, AVP Coimbatore, Kerala Ayurveda, Sitaram Pharmacy, SNA Oushadhasala , Oushadhi.
Vaiswanara Choornam Side Effects
A sensitive stomach may not tolerate this medicine.
Best to avoid diarrhea condition.
Best to avoid in pregnancy.
CONCLUSION
Vaiswanara choornam is a classical Ayurvedic medicine, widely used in Ayurvedic treatment for various digestive disorders and based on the other dosa condition.
Vaiswanara choornam will be taken under the supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor, and will deliver the best cure for different ailments.
