CHOORNAMS |
They are powders of formulations. Indicated for both internal use and external application. Internal dosage vary from 2 gm to 10 gm with suitable combination like hot water, Arishtas, Kashayas, honey etc. external application is usually done after making the powder in a paste form with hot water, juice of certain medicine, milk etc. |
ASHTA CHOORNAM |
Ref:- Ashtangahridayam ingredients : zingiber officinale (sunti), piper nigrum (maricha), piper longum (pippali),carum roxburghianum (ajamoda), cuminum cyminum (jeeraka), carom bulbocastanum (krishna jeeraka), Rock salt, ferula asafoetida (hingu). indications :stomach ache, Indigestion, Gas trouble and lack of Appetite. Dosage : 2 to 5 gms. mixed with butter milk, ghee or hot water 2-3 times a day. |
ASWAGANDHA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : withania somnifera (aswagandha). indications : For Rheumatic complaints. Improve Vigor and Vitality. Very good Aphrodisiac. Dosage :10 gms twice daily with milk and sugar. |
AVIPATHI CHOORNAM |
Ref- Ashtangahridayam ingredients : zingiber officinale (shunti),piper nigrum (maricha), piper longum (pippali), cyperus rotundus (mustha), embelia ribes (vidanga), emblica officinalis (amalaki), operculina turpetham (thrivruth), eletaria cardamomum (ela),sizygium aromaticum (lavanga), basella alba (pathra). indication : Purgative for Pitha predominant patients. Dosage: 5gms.to 15 gms. with hot water at early morning. |
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CHUKKUMTHIPPALYADI CHOORNAM |
Ref- Sahasrayogam ingredients: zingiber officinale (sunti), piper nigrum (maricha), piper longum (pippali), anethum sowa (sathahwa), sodium chloride impura (induppu), alphenia calcaratta (rasna), alium sativum (lasuna). indications : For back pain, leg pain etc. Usage : For external application in the effected part. Make paste with Hot water and apply. |
DADIMASHTAKA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : curcuma angostifolia (tavaksheeri), mesua ferrea (nagakesara),carum roxburghianum (ajamoda), piper longum (pippali), zingiber officinale (shunti), piper cubeba (kababchini), pericarp of punica granatum (dadima phalam), sugar etc. indications : Recommended in Diarrhea, Sprue syndrome and IBS. Dosage : 5 to 10 gms twice daily with boiled butter milk, honey or hot water . |
ELADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : eletaria cardamomum (ela), saussurea lappa (kushta), flower of syzigium cumini (jambu), hyoscyamus niger (kunturushka), nardostachys jatamansi ( jatamansi), curcuma zedoaria ( kachora), pericarp of cinnamomum verum (twak), basella alba (pathra), valeriana wallichii (thagara), myristica fragrans (jathiphala), cedrus deodara (devadaru), crocus sativos (kunkuma) etc. indications : For external application in cases of poisons, Swelling, skin diseases, Itching etc. Usage : Apply externally after mixing with Butter milk, Coconut milk or Juice of Tulasi leaf. |
GRIHADHOOMADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : alphenia calcaratta (rasna), saussurealappa (kushta), anethum sowa (sataahwa), coscinum fenestratum (haridra), curcuma longa (rajani) etc. indications :Relieves pain, Swellings and Burning Sensation in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Usage : For external application. To be mixed with butter milk or starch containing liquids. |
GULGULU PANCHAPALA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : commiphora mukul (guggulu), piper longum (pippali), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), emblica officinalis (amalaki), terminalia belLerica (vibheetaki), eletaria cardamomum (ela) and cinnamomum verum ( twak). indications :Cures complaints of Rakthavatham, Fistula, Sprue syndrome and all types of skin diseases. Dosage : 2 gms to 5 gms twice daily mixed with hot water or honey. |
HINGUVACHADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : ferula asafoedita (hingu), acorus calamus (vacha), terminalia chebula (hareetaki),punica granatum (dadimaphala), cyclea peltata (pata), inula racemoses (pushkaramool),curcuma zedoaria (kachora),spheranthus indicus (hapusha), pulmbago zeylanica (Rakthachitraka), piper nigrum (maricha), zingiber officinale (shunti), piper longum (pippali), garcinia pedunculata (tikul) etc. indications :Effective in complaints of Piles, Hiccup, Chest pain, Back-ache, Abdominal complaints, Gastric complaints, Digestive tract disorders, Obstruction of stool and Urine. |
JADAMAYADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : nardostachys jatamansi (jatamansi), saussurea lappa (kushta), santalum album (chandana), hyoscyamus niger (kunturushka), withania somnifera (aswagandha), vandum roxburghi (rasna), pinus longifolia (surabhi daru). indications :For external application in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, Pain and Swelling. Usage : Mix the Choornam with starch containing liquids, Butter milk or any other suitable liquid and applied externally. |
KACHOORADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : curcuma zedoria (shati), emblica officinalis (amalaki), tamarindus indica (chincha), Sida cordifolia (bala), oryza sativa (lajam),vetiveria zizanoides (useera), cyprus rotundus (mustha) etc. indications :For Headache, Burning sensation of Head and Eye, Insomnia etc. Usage : For external application on the forehead mixed with breast milk, butter, castor oil or ksheerabala oil. Also used for ‘Thalam’. |
KARPOORADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : cinnamomum camphora (karpoora), curcuma zedoaria (kachora), dalbergia lanceolaria (thakkola), myristica fragrance (jathiphala), cinnamomum zeylanicum (tamalapatra), basella alba (pathra), mesua ferrea (nagakesara), piper nigrum (maricha), zingiber officinale (sunti), sugar etc. indications :For all bronchial complaints, Cough, Difficulty in Breathing. Dosage : 3 to 10 gms mixed with Honey 3-4 times or as directed by the Physician. |
KOLAKULATHADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : zyzyphus jujuba (kola), macrotyloma uniflorum (kulatha), cedrus deodara (devadaru), Hordeum vulgare (yava), Anethum sowa (satahwa), vigna mungo (masha), sesbania grandiflora (Agasthi), acorus calamus (vacha), saussurea lappa (kushta), alphinia calcarata (rasna), seed of ricinus communis (gandharvahastha). indications :For external application in cases of Paralysis, Facial Paralysis and all Rheumatic complaints. Usage : For external application. Either for Powder massage (Udwarthanam) or for Choornaswedam (Sudation therapy). |
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KOTTAMCHUKKADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients :saussurea lappa (kushta), zingiber officinale (sunti), acorus calamus (vacha), bark of moringa oleifera (sigru), allium sativum (lashuna), trichosanthus palmata (swethapushpi), cedrus deodara (devadaru), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), alpinia calcarata (rasna) etc. indications :For external application in swelling and Rheumatic pain. Usage : Mix the powder with Butter milk or milk and apply externally. |
KRIMIGNA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : embelia ribes (vidanga), acacia catecu (khadira), zingiber officinale (sunti), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), terminalia belLerica (vibheetaki), acorus calamus (vacha) etc. indications :Used in cases of Worms, itching and burning sensation in the anus. Dosage : 3-10 gms with coconut milk. |
NASIKA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : zingiber officinale (sunti), piper nigrum (maricha), piper longum (pippali), plumbago rosea (chitrakam), cyperus rotundus (mustha),emblica officinalis (amalaki), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), terminalia belLerica (vibheetaki) etc. indications : jaundice, Anemia, Vertigo, heart diseases, Inflammations, Piles etc. Dosage : 1-3 gm with honey or Butter milk twice daily. |
NENMENIVAKA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Asoka pharmacopoeia ingredients : curcuma aromatica (karpoora haridra) 5%, albizia marginata (sirish) 95% . indications :Used as Bath powder. (Substitute for Soap). |
NIMBAHARIDRADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : azadirachta indica (neem), curcuma longa (haridra), occimum sanctum (Tulsi), withania somnifera (Aswagandha), cedrus deodara (devadaru), bark of moringa oleifera (sigru), brassica alba (rajika), coscinium fenestratum (daruharidra) etc. indications :For skin diseases like Itching due to excessive sweat in the Axilla and Inguinal region, Black coloration etc. Usage : for external application with butter milk or coconut milk. |
PUSHYANUGA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : cyclea peltata (pata), seed of zyzigium cAmini (jambu), mangifera indica (aamra), cyperus rotundus (mustha), bombax malabaricum (kandaka), bark of holarrhena antidysentrica (kutaja), aconitum heterophylum (ativisha), antimony sulphide (Anjana), pterocarpus santalinus (rakthachandana), symplocos laurina (lodhra) etc. indications :Diarrhea, Bleeding piles, Excessive menstrual bleeding and white discharge. Dosage : 5 to 10 gms mixed with starch solutions or honey. |
RAJANYADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : curcuma longa (rajani), cedrus deodara (devadaru), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), solanum indicum (brihathi), desmodium gangeticum (prusniparni), anethum sowa (satahwa) etc. indications :Advised in all diseases concerned with children like sprue syndrome, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fevers, Jaundice, Anemia, Cough etc. Dosage : 1 gm to 5 gms mixed with honey and ghee. |
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RASNADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : alphinia calcarata (rasna), occimum sanctum (Tulsi), withania somnifera (Aswagandha), cedrus deodara (devadaru), saussurea lappa (kushta), cyperus rotundus (mustha), vateria indica (sarjarasa), picrorhiza kurroa (katuka), acorus calamus (vacha), curcuma longa (rajani), glycyrhiza glabra (yashtimadhu), sida rhombifolia (bala), piper nigrum (maricha), zingiber officinale (shunti), piper longum (pippali) etc. indications :Prescribed for all diseases related with sinusitis, Head-ache, Frequent cold etc. Usage : To be applied on head mixed with Castor oil or other suitable oil or juices. |
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SARASWATHA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : zingiber officinale (shunti), piper longum (pippali), saussurea lappa (kushta), glycyrhiza glabra (yashtimadhu), cuminum cyminum (Ajaji) etc. indications : For improvement of intelligence, Grasping power, Memory power and for good Voice production. Dosage : 2.5 gm to 5 gm twice daily mixed with honey or ghee. |
SARPAGANDHA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Asoka Pharmacopoeia ingredients :rauvolfia serpentina (sarpagandhi). indications :For high blood pressure. Dosage : 1-2 gm with honey or as directed by the Physician. |
SITHOPALADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : pericarp of cinnamomum verum (twak), eletaria cardamomum (ela), piper longum (pippali), curcuma angustifolia (twakshira), Sugar candy etc. indications :For bronchial and Respiratory complaints, lack of Appetite, Excessive Secretion of Saliva, Vomiting sensation, Indigestion etc. Dosage : 5 to 10 gm frequently alone or mixed with Honey. |
SUDARSANA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : terminalia chebula (hareetaki), emblica officinalis (amalaki), terminalia belLerica (vibheetaki), curcuma longa (rajani), cyperus rotundus (mustha), solanum surrattense (kantakari), keampferia galanga (shati), abies webbiana(talisapatram), basella alba (pathra), cedrus deodara (devadaru), zingiber officinale (shunti), piper nigrum (maricha), swertia chirayita (kiratathikta), leaves of azadirachta indica (nimba), piper longum (pippali), bark of moringa oleifera (sigru), acorus calamus (vacha) etc. indications : Advised for all kinds of fevers. Cures aggravated tridosha complaints. Anemia, Cardiac complaints, Jaundice etc. Dosage : 5 to 10 gms 2 times daily or as per Physician’s advice. |
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THALEESAPATRADI CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients :abies webbiana(talisapatram), piper nigrum (maricha), zingiber officinale (sunti), piper longum (pippali), pericarp of cinnamomum verum (twak), elettaria cardamomum (ela), sugar etc. indications : Cures Cough and Asthmatic diseases, Vomiting, Anorexia, Spleen disorders, Cardiac complaints, Back-pain etc. Dosage : 5 to 10 gms to be taken frequently either alone or mixed with honey. |
THRIPHALA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients : emblica officinalis (amalaki), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), terminalia belLerica (vibheetaki) . indications : Eye diseases, Skin diseases and Constipation. Improves Eye sight. Dosage : 5 to 10 gms with hot water or honey or ghee. |
VYSWANARA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Ashtangahridayam ingredients :rock salt, cuminum cyminum (Jeeraka), cArum roxburghianum (ajamoda), piper longum (pippali), zingiber officinale (shunti), terminalia chebula (hareetaki) etc. indications : cures Abdominal pain. Constipation, Piles, Hyper Acidity etc. Very good digestive Stimulant. Dosage : 5 to 10 gms 2-3 times daily mixed with hot water or boiled butter milk. |
YOGARAJA CHOORNAM |
Ref-Sahasrayogam ingredients : plumbago zeylanica (Rakthachitraka), piper longum (pippali), hyoscyamus niger (kunturushka), carom bulbocastanum (shiajira),embelia ribes (vidanga), cuminum cyminum (Jeeraka), cArum roxburghianum (ajamoda), cedrus deodara (devadaru), piper retrofractum (chavya), eletaria cardamomum (ela), rock salt, saussurea lappa (kushta), alphinia calcarata (rasna), commiphora mukal (guggulu) etc. indications :rheumatoid Arthritis, Sprue syndrome, Vitiated wounds, Ascites, Digestive tract disorders, Piles, Fistula etc. Stimulates digestion. Dosage : 5 to 10 gm mixed with suitable Kwadha or Honey. |
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