Panchakola Churna
Panchakola Churna is one of the most popular herbal formulations considered a general health medicine in Ayurveda. It is available in herbal powder form. The term Panchakola is derived from two words-Pancha and Kola. The meaning of Pancha is five and kola means equal quantity according to the volume of seed. So, it is a mixture of 5 herbs that are taken in an equal quantity. It is used in the treatment of anorexia, indigestion, bloating, abdominal colic pain, etc.
Ingredients Of Panchakola Churna
- Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum.
- Pippali Mool – Long pepper root – Piper longum.
- Chavya – Piper retrofractum.
- Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica.
- Nagara or Shunti – Ginger rhizome – Zingiber officinale.
Pippali, Pippali Mool, Chavya, Chitraka, and Shunti are the five ingredients in Panchakola Churna.
Medicinal Properties Of Panchakola Churna
- Antipyretic.
- Analgesic.
- Anti-Inflammatory.
- Appetizer.
- Digestive.
- Carminative.
Medicinal properties of Panchakola Churna are antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, appetizer, digestive, and carminative properties.
Indications
- Anorexia.
- Flatulence.
- Splenomegaly.
- Cough.
- Asthma.
Anorexia, flatulence, splenomegaly, cough, and asthma are treated with this Ayurvedic formulation.
Panchakola Churna Benefits
- It is used for improving appetite, and promoting digestion, and is also beneficial for treating different GI disorders.
- It is beneficial in treating nausea and indigestion.
- It is used to treat colds, coughs, fever, body pain, etc.
- It is also used in the treatment of asthma.
- Panchakola Churna is very beneficial in treating abdominal pain arising due to indigestion.
- It provides relief from flatulence and thus reduces stomach pain.
- The use of Panchakola Churna is very effective in cases of constipation.
- It is also used in the initial phase of Panchakarma treatment.
- It mainly balances Vata and Kapha doshas.
Dosages Of Panchakola Churna
- 3 -grams, once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor. .
- It is usually given along with honey, buttermilk, and hot water.
Panchakola Churna Side Effects
- Panchakola Churna is safe if it is taken only under strict medical supervision.
- Overdose may cause gastritis.
Precautions
- Diabetic, hypertensive patients, cardiac patients, obese people, pregnant ladies, lactating mothers, and children should take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children.
- It is better to store in a dry, cool place.
Conclusion
Reference
- Sharangdhara Samhita.
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