A powder with Ajamoda, it is a specific remedy for joint pain, arthritis, and sciatica.
Ayurvedic Pharmacology
This formulation exhibits the following Ayurvedic pharmacological properties:
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant |
| Guna | Laghu, Tikshna | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Tikshna (Sharp) — penetrating, stimulating |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening |
| Prabhava | Vatahara, Shoolaghna, Amapachana | Shoolaghna — analgesic, relieves pain |
Dosha Effects
Ajamodadi Churna pacifies Vata, Kapha. {’ It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.’ if r.get(’tridosha’) else ‘’} {’ It may aggravate ’ + ‘, ‘.join(aggravate) + ’ when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.’ if aggravate else ‘’}
Usage
This is a Medicated powder (Churna). Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage, preparation method (Anupana), and duration of therapy based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti). Classical texts describe specific indications, contraindications, and processing methods for each formulation.
Data sourced from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database v1.0 beta (CC BY 4.0).