{"id":172208,"date":"2023-03-23T05:51:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T05:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=172208"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:27:30","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-ashta-choornam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-ashta-choornam\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashta Choornam: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Ashta Choornam<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Ashta Choornam<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Ashta Choornam for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Ashta Choornam?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Ashta Choornam<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Ashta Choornam<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 80% of the people in developing countries like India use traditional medicines for their healthcare needs. These traditional medicines are primarily plant medicines. Due to the growing awareness of natural products their demand has recently increased in both developing and developed countries. This is because of the availability of affordable plant-based medicine, along with the fact that they have very few side effects and are often non-narcotic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among various plant-based medicines, choorna has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. Choornas are a mixture of powdered plants that have several properties. Ashta choornam or choorna is one of the types of choorna. It is a polyherbal formulation made out of eight ingredients. Formulations that include several medicinal herbs to increase their therapeutic effect are called polyherbal formulations 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0Let us see the eight ingredients that make ashta choornam and what their amazing benefits are!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Ashta Choornam<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carum coptycum<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cuminum cymium<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ferula asafetida<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nigella sativa<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Piper longum<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Piper nigrum<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zingiber officinalis<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rock salt<\/strong>: 125 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional components of ashta choornam\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To prepare ashta choornam, all the materials are dried, powdered and filtered. These powdered ingredients are then equally weighed (125g each) and mixed properly. This preparation is often consumed with ghee, honey, hot water or buttermilk 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashta choornam contains bioactive compounds like Piper longum, Cuminum cyminum, Ferula asafetida, Nigella sativa, Piper nigrum, Carum coptycum and Zingiber officinale <\/em>which possess various medicinal properties and health benefits1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Based on my experience, I have observed that the Ayurvedic formulation known as Ashta churna may have potential benefits for those troubled with peptic ulcer disease. Ashta churna is commonly used by Ayurvedic physicians and it is believed to have positive results in managing this condition 10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Ashta Choornam<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The properties of ashta choornam are discussed below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anthelminthic properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the property to act as a digestive stimulant.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be useful in digestive disorders like relieving flatulence.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be useful in preventing nerve cell degeneration.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antacid properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the property to manage infertility issues.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an astringent 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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