Nimbadi Churna
Nimbadi Churna
Compound Neem Powder
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Bhaishajya Ratnavali
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Nimba (Neem) setm bark | Azadirachta indica | 48 grams ea. |
| Guduchi (Tinospora) | Tinospora cordifolia | 12 grams ea. |
| Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) | Terminalia chebula | |
| Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan) | Emblica officinalis | |
| Bakuchi (Psoralea) | Psoralea corylifolia | |
| Sunthi (Ginger) | Zingiber officinale | |
| Vidanga (Embelia) | Embelia ribes | |
| Chakramarda (Cassia seed) | Cassia tora | |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) | Piper longum | |
| Yavani | Trachyspermum ammi | |
| Vaca (Calamus) | Acorus calamus | |
| Sveta jiraka (Cumin) | Cuminum cyminum | |
| Katuka (Picrorhiza) | Picrorhiza kurroa | |
| Khadira (Acacia heart wood) | Acacia catechu | |
| Saindhava (Rock Salt) * | Sodium chloride | |
| Yava (Salt from Barley) | Potassium carbonate | |
| Haridra (Turmeric) | Curcuma longa | |
| Daruharidra (Barberry stem) | Berberis aristata | |
| Musta (Cyperus) | Cyperus rotundus | |
| Devadaru (Cedar) | Cedrus deodara | |
| Kushtha (Costus) | Saussurea costus |
* Rock Salt is roasted until it loses its moisture
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Wind and Damp, Resists Poison
Use:
1. Skin eruptions including Acne
2. Psoriasis
3. Leukoderma, Vitiligo
4. Improves skin complexion
5. Gout
6. Rheumatoid Arthritis
7. Non-hrealing wounds
8. Diabetic Ulcers
9. Alopecia
10. Dandruff
Dose:
1–3 grams, twice daily with Decoction of Tinospora or Honey after meals
Cautions:
None noted
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