Powder of Clove (Ayurveda)
Lavangadi Churna
Powder of Clove
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Shunthi (Ginger) | Zingiber officinale | 6 1⁄4 oz. |
| Maricha (Black Pepper) | Piper nigrum | 1 oz. |
| Lavanga (Clove) | Syzygium aromaticum | 90 grains ea. |
| Jatiphala (Nutmeg) | Myristica fragrans | 8 oz. |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) | Piper longum | |
| Sugar | Saccharum |
Preparation:
Powder
Function:
Clears Wind and Cold, Clears Cold Phlegm
Use:
1. Common Cold
2. Fever
3. Indigestion
4. Poor Appetite
5. Colic
6. Diarrhea
7. Clears Throat
8. Bronchitis
9. Asthma
10. Whooping Cough
11. Lumbago
12. Spermatorrhea
13. Heart Disease
Dose:
1–2 grams with warm water
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
This can be used for a variety of diseases caused by Ama, the toxic residue of undigested food (similar to Damp of TCM). According to Ayurveda, a large number of diseases are instigated by Ama. Ginger in particular helps digest and break down Ama.
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