Panchsakar Churna
Panchsakar Churna
Panchsakar Churna is made by mixing five ingredients that are Ginger, Rock salt, Myrobalan, Fennel seeds, and Seena leaves in equal quantities. It has excellent laxative properties and helps in relieving chronic constipation. Panchsakar Churna also contains carminative agents which help in expelling gas from the stomach and thus reduce bloating and flatulence. It is best to be taken with lukewarm water at night before going to bed to have a good bowel movement the next day [2]. Panchsakar Churna should not be taken for a long time as it can become habit-forming with prolonged use.
What is Panchsakar Churna made of?
What are the synonyms of Panchsakar Churna?
Panchsakar Powder
What is the source of Panchsakar Churna?
Plant Based
Benefits of Panchsakar Churna
1. Constipation
Constipation is a painful condition in which a person faces difficulty in emptying the bowels completely or passing out hard and dry stools. According to Ayurveda, constipation is caused due to an aggravated Vata dosha. Consuming junk foods, excess intake of coffee or tea, and sleeping late at night are some of the factors that aggravate Vata dosha. Taking Panchsakar Churna at night before sleeping helps to correct constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) and Vata balancing properties.
2. Piles
In Ayurveda, piles are known as Arsh which is caused by an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle. This leads to the impairment of all three doshas in the body, mainly Vata. An aggravated Vata causes a low digestive fire leading to constipation. This causes swelling in the veins in the rectal area leading to piles. Panchsakar Churna helps to correct constipation which is the prime cause of piles due to its Rechana (laxative) and Vata balancing properties.
3. Anal fistula
An anal fistula is an abnormal tract that forms from the anal canal to the skin near the anus. resulting in pain and swelling around the anus. Digestive problems like chronic constipation might cause problems anal fistula. Panchsakar has Rechana (laxative) property which helps manage constipation and reduce the symptoms of anal fistula.
4. Flatulence
Flatulence, commonly known as "passing wind", is caused by the accumulation of gas in the stomach. Excessive flatulence can be a symptom of some digestive system disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As per Ayurveda, it is caused due to Mand Agni (low digestive fire). This leads to poor digestion and ultimately gas formation or flatulence. Panchsakar Churna is very effective in managing flatulence. It helps to digest the food which in turn helps the Agni (digestive fire) to work properly with its Vatanuloman (carminative) and Deepan (appetizer) properties which control the formation of gas and correct the flatulence or bloating after taking foods.
Constipation is a painful condition in which a person faces difficulty in emptying the bowels completely or passing out hard and dry stools. According to Ayurveda, constipation is caused due to an aggravated Vata dosha. Consuming junk foods, excess intake of coffee or tea, and sleeping late at night are some of the factors that aggravate Vata dosha. Taking Panchsakar Churna at night before sleeping helps to correct constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) and Vata balancing properties.
2. Piles
In Ayurveda, piles are known as Arsh which is caused by an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle. This leads to the impairment of all three doshas in the body, mainly Vata. An aggravated Vata causes a low digestive fire leading to constipation. This causes swelling in the veins in the rectal area leading to piles. Panchsakar Churna helps to correct constipation which is the prime cause of piles due to its Rechana (laxative) and Vata balancing properties.
3. Anal fistula
An anal fistula is an abnormal tract that forms from the anal canal to the skin near the anus. resulting in pain and swelling around the anus. Digestive problems like chronic constipation might cause problems anal fistula. Panchsakar has Rechana (laxative) property which helps manage constipation and reduce the symptoms of anal fistula.
4. Flatulence
Flatulence, commonly known as "passing wind", is caused by the accumulation of gas in the stomach. Excessive flatulence can be a symptom of some digestive system disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As per Ayurveda, it is caused due to Mand Agni (low digestive fire). This leads to poor digestion and ultimately gas formation or flatulence. Panchsakar Churna is very effective in managing flatulence. It helps to digest the food which in turn helps the Agni (digestive fire) to work properly with its Vatanuloman (carminative) and Deepan (appetizer) properties which control the formation of gas and correct the flatulence or bloating after taking foods.
Precautions when using Panchsakar Churna
Breastfeeding
Modern Science View
Not enough evidence is available regarding the use of Panchsakar Churna during breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor before using it.
Patients with heart disease
Modern Science View
Patients on medication for hypertension should consult their doctor before using Panchsakar Churna
Pregnancy
Modern Science View
Not enough evidence is available regarding the use of Panchsakar Churna during pregnancy. Kindly consult your doctor before using it.
Recommended Dosage of Panchsakar Churna
- Panchsakar Churna Powder - 2-5 gm once a day or as directed by the physician
How to use Panchsakar Churna
-Take 2-5 gm of Panchsakar Churna
-Mix it with lukewarm water and have it before sleeping at night
#To get rid of constipation
-Mix it with lukewarm water and have it before sleeping at night
#To get rid of constipation
Frequently asked questions
Ayurvedic View
Panchsakar Churna is made by mixing all the following ingredients in the same ratio:
Shunthi (Ginger)
Saunf (Fennel seeds)
Swarni Patri (Senna leaves)
Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt)
Balaharitaki (Unripe fruits of Terminalia Chebula)
Shunthi (Ginger)
Saunf (Fennel seeds)
Swarni Patri (Senna leaves)
Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt)
Balaharitaki (Unripe fruits of Terminalia Chebula)
Ayurvedic View
The Churna is safe to take but it is advised to take it after the doctor’s recommendation. Higher doses of the Churna can lead to diarrhea.
Ayurvedic View
Panchsakar Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine that has properties like a laxative, and carminative (which gives relief from gas). It is well known in the management of constipation and abdominal ailments like abdominal pain, and bloating. It is also good for piles and other anorectal disorders
References
- A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF PANCH SAKAR CHURNA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS ROLE ON MALA BADDHATA. Jyoti Rathi,Hemlata Harish Shende , Sameeksha Santosh Gurav, Santosh K Gurav.
- PHARMACOGNOSTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF AN AYURVEDIC POWDERED FORMULATION: PANCHSAKAR CHURNA P. Kumar, S. Jha, and T.Naved
Disclaimer
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