Ashta Choornam: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ingredients of Ashta Choornam

Black Pepper	Drugs that are used to relive diarrhea symptoms. Agents, which help to reduce oxidative stress, by scavenging free radicals Substances used for reducing or preventing spasms in voluntry or involuntry muscles. Drugs or medications that improve the process of digestion and food absorption. Drugs which inhibit bacterial growth.
Pippali	Drugs which can lead to pain alleviation without having an effect on conscious levels Drugs which aid in swelling reduction following an injury Agents that reduce oxidative stress and revert oxidative damage in the body cells. Agents which improve the desire to eat Agents that improve digestion and aid in food absorption. Medications that induce the secretion of digestive juices and counter indigestion. Agents that inhibit microbial growth or destroys microbes.
Ginger	Drugs that diminish pain without inducing unconsciousness Drugs that are used to relive diarrhea symptoms. Agents, which help to reduce oxidative stress, by scavenging free radicals A substance that eliminates excess gas from the stomach and intestines. Agents that improve digestion and aid in food absorption. Agents that counters stomach acidity. Drugs used to eliminate microbial pathogens or inhibit their growth.
Trikatu	Agents that reduce inflammation or swelling caused due to an injury or infection. A substance that stimulates the digestive system and is beneficial for improving appetite Substances which are effective in eliminating stomach or intestinal gas. Substances that aid in expelling phlegm or mucus from the lungs and airways.
Kalonji	Substances that are used to reduce pain A substance that can inhibit the oxidising effect of free radicals in living cells. Agents which prevent microbial replication and growth by either killing microorganisms or ceasing their actions.

Ashta Choornam Benefits

Ashta Choornam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Gastritis (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for Gastritis)
Flatulence
Constipation (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine, treatment and remedies for Constipation)
Liver Failure ( Liver Failure Treatment ) (Read More - Liver Failure Home Remedies)

Ashta Choornam Dosage

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	General: Use prescribed amount Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Teaspoon Preferred way of taking: LukeWarm Water Dosage Form: Churna Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: BID (twice daily) Course Duration: ongoing
Geriatric	General: Use prescribed amount Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Teaspoon Preferred way of taking: LukeWarm Water Dosage Form: Churna Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: BID (twice daily) Course Duration: ongoing
2 - 12 years (Child)	General: Use prescribed amount Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Teaspoon Preferred way of taking: LukeWarm Water Dosage Form: Churna Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: OD (once a day) Course Duration: ongoing

Ashta Choornam Side Effects

No side effects of Ashta Choornam have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Ashta Choornam.

Ashta Choornam Related Warnings

Is the use of Ashta Choornam safe for pregnant women?

Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam can cause unwanted effects on pregnant women. If you experience any such side effects, stop taking Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Ashta Choornam safe during breastfeeding?

Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ashta Choornam on the stomach?

Using Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam does not have any harmful effects on the stomach.

Safe
Is the use of Ashta Choornam safe for children?

There is no side effect of Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam for children.

Safe
Can I take Ashta Choornam with alcohol?

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam.

Unknown
Does Ashta Choornam cause drowsiness?

You can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam since it does not cause drowsiness.

No
Is this Ashta Choornam habit forming or addictive?

Currently, no research suggests that the use of Kerala Ayurveda Ashta Choornam can lead to addiction.

No

How to Take Ashta Choornam

You can take Ashta Choornam with following:

Can I take Ashta Choornam with LukeWarm Water?
There is no harm in having lukewarm water with Ashta Choornam.

This medicine data has been created by -

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha

BAMS, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology
10 Years of Experience

References

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Ayush: Government of India. [link]. Volume 3. Ghaziabad, India: Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy; 2001: Page No - 115 - 117

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Ayush: Government of India. [link]. Volume 4. Ghaziabad, India: Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy; 2004: Page No - 105 - 106

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Ayush: Government of India. [link]. Volume 1. Ghaziabad, India: Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy; 1986: Page No - 138 -139

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Department of Ayush: Government of India. [link]. Volume 1. Ghaziabad, India: Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy; 1986: Page No 157-158