Pathyadi churna is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of diseases affecting the oral cavity. This medicine is in the form of herbal powder. This medicine should only use as per the direction by a physician.
BENEFITS OF PATHYADI CHURNA
- This medicine is used in the management of diseases of the oral cavity.
- It is used as both internal and external medication.
- As per Ayurvedic classics, it balances vata and kapha dosha.
INDICATIONS OF PATHYADI CHURNA
- Stomatitis
- Halitosis
- Anaemia
INGREDIENTS OF PATHYADI CHURNA
| SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | ENGLISH | LATIN | ACTION |
| 1 | HARITAKI | Chebulic myrobalan | Terminalia chebula | rejuvenator |
| 2 | HRIBERA | Pavonia odorata | Antipyretic action | |
| 3 | MISHREYA | Anethum sowa | carminative | |
| 4 | KUSHTA | Saussurea lappa | Balances vata and kapha | |
| 5 | GOMUTRA | Cow’s urine |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Fruit rind of haritaki is boiled in cow’s urine. Then it grounded with the decoction of hribera, mishreya, and kushta. After drying it is made in to powder form.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata and kapha dosha imbalance.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi,majja dhatu – diseases of the oral cavity
- Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting
madhyama roga marga – diseases of the oral cavity
DOSAGE AND USAGE
Take ½ to 1 teaspoon of powder with water or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items
- Avoid smoking, chewing betel leaf and alcohol
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only administer as per the direction by the physician.
- Improper administration may lead to side effects
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic treatments?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this medicine along with Allopathic treatments.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal application into the oral cavity is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.
- Is this medicine habit forming?
This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Ashtangahridayam – uttarasthana
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Triphala kashaya for gargling
- Khadiradi gulika
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Kottakkal aryavaidya sala
RESEARCH PAPERS
- A Critical Review of Gomutra Haritaki Preparation Methods
https://www.academia.edu/26104455/A_Critical_Review_of_Gomutra_Haritaki_Preparation_Methods
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