Nasika Churna
Nasika Churna
Reference: Sahasrayoga Churna Prakarana 64
Nasika Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine which is available in herbal powder form. It is an effective treatment for the various problems like chronic rhinitis, headache, bad breath etc.
Ingredients
10 g fine powder of each of:-
Amla - Emblica officinalis / Phyllanthus emblica
Cumin seed - Cuminum cyminum
Mayurpiccha Kanda - Peocock tail
Jatiphala - Nutmeg (fruit) - Myristica fragrans
Jatipatra - Nutmeg (leaf) - Myristica fragrans
Balaka - Pavonia odorata
Khus Khus - Vetiveria zizanioides
Amaya - Saussurea lappa
Ginger (rhizome) - Zingiber officinalis
Sandalwood - Santalum album
Dhupa Patra
Lemon juice for grinding
Coconut water for grinding
Rose water - for grinding
Camphor - Cinnamomum camphora
Dhupika Sara
Mrigamada - Musk
Method of Preparation
Crush all the above mentioned ingredients, make fine powder. Mix well to form the nasika churna.
Dosage
It is administered via nasal route.
Indications
Chronic rhinitis
Allergic respiratory conditions
Bad breath
Upper respiratory tract infections
Migraine
Sinusitis
Head tremors
Side Effects
Self-medication with this medicine is strictly avoided. Take this only under medical supervision.
This medicine should be taken in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
Over-dosage may cause vomiting.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a dry cool place.
Note - This medicine is to be used strictly under medical supervision in the case of diabetic, hypertensive patients, cardiac patients, obese people, pregnant ladies, lactating mothers and children.
