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ગુજરાતી: અજમોદાદિ ચૂર્ણ
हिंदी: अजमोदादि चूर्ण – जोड़ों के दर्द, सायटिका और कमर दर्द की आयुर्वेदिक औषधि
Ajmodadi Churna is considered an excellent remedy for Aamvata (rheumatoid arthritis), Sandhivata (osteoarthritis/joint pain), Ranjhan (sciatica), Katishoola (lower back pain), poor digestion of Aama (toxins), and other Vata-related pain disorders.
Preparation: To prepare this powder, buy the following whole herbs from the market, clean them, grind them, and mix the resulting powders in these proportions:
- Ajmoda (Carum roxburghianum) – 25 grams
- Black pepper – 25 grams
- Lindipippali (long pepper fruit) – 25 grams
- Vavding (Embelia ribes) – 25 grams
- Devdar (Cedrus deodara) – 25 grams
- Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) – 25 grams
- Suva (dill seeds) – 25 grams
- Sindhav (rock salt) – 25 grams
- Piparimul/Ganthoda (long pepper root) – 25 grams
- Harde (Terminalia chebula) – 125 grams
- Sunth (dry ginger) – 250 grams
- Vardharo (Cissus quadrangularis) – 250 grams
How to take it: Store the sieved powder in a clean glass bottle for up to three months (its potency decreases after that). Take it with water in the quantity and at the times advised by your vaidya.
Uses:
(1) Aamvata (Rheumatism) – Taken with warm water, in the quantity and frequency advised by the vaidya.
(2) Sandhivata (joint pain/osteoarthritis) – Taken with water, in the quantity and frequency advised by the vaidya.
(3) Ranjhan (Sciatica) – Taken with water, in the quantity and frequency advised by the vaidya.
(4) Katishoola (lower back pain) – Taken with warm water, in the quantity and frequency advised by the vaidya.
(5) Shoola (pain) – For pain arising in any part of the body, take an appropriate measure of the powder with warm water.
Note: This powder, when sold ready-made by Ayurvedic pharmacies, is often old and consequently not very effective, which is why many Ayurvedic physicians prefer to prepare it themselves using fresh herbs. If preparing it yourself is not practical, the powder or its tablet form can also be obtained from a qualified physician.
Key Takeaways
- Ajmodadi Churna is a classical Ayurvedic powder traditionally used for Amavata, Sandhivata, sciatica and back pain.
- It contains warming herbs such as ajmoda, black pepper, long pepper, dry ginger and others.
- Being heating, it may not suit people with acidity, ulcers or bleeding tendencies.
- Take it only on a practitioner’s advice and after proper diagnosis of the joint problem.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What conditions is Ajmodadi Churna useful for?
This powder is considered effective for Vata-related disorders such as Aamvata, Sandhivata, Ranjhan (sciatica), Katishoola (lower back pain), poor digestion of toxins (Aama), and general body pain.
How should Ajmodadi Churna be taken?
It is usually taken with warm water; the quantity and number of times a day should be decided by a vaidya according to the condition and the person.
What ingredients is Ajmodadi Churna made from?
This powder is prepared from a mixture of herbs including Ajmoda, black pepper, long pepper, Vavding, Devdar, Chitrak, dill seeds, rock salt, long pepper root, Harde, dry ginger, and Vardharo (Cissus quadrangularis).
Does the ready-made powder available in the market work as well?
Ready-made Ajmodadi Churna sold by pharmacies is often old stock and less effective, which is why many practitioners prefer to prepare it fresh; if that isn’t practical, obtaining the powder or its tablet form from a qualified Ayurvedic physician is a good alternative.
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