Description

About 

Hinguvachadi Choornam is a classical Ayurvedic powder formulation widely used to improve digestion, relieve abdominal discomfort, and balance Vata and Kapha doshas. It contains Hingu (asafoetida), Vacha (sweet flag), Jeeraka (cumin), Saindhava Lavana (rock salt), and other digestive herbs.

It is especially beneficial in treating indigestion, gas, bloating, abdominal colic, and respiratory congestion.

Uses

• Treats indigestion, loss of appetite, and weak digestion

• Relieves gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps

• Helps in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) & flatulence

• Supports respiratory health – cough, asthma, and breathlessness

• Beneficial in rheumatic pain and Vata-related disorders

• Acts as a carminative, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory

Benefits

• Improves digestive fire (Agni)

• Provides quick relief from stomach discomfort

• Reduces constipation-related headaches

• Clears respiratory congestion by removing phlegm

• Helps in vata disorders like sciatica, joint stiffness, and nerve pain

• Enhances overall gut health and immunity

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: Hinguvachadi Churna

• Tamil: இங்குவாசதி சூரணம்

• Telugu: హింగువచాది చూర్ణం

• Malayalam: ഹിങ്കുവചാദി ചൂര്ണം

• Kannada: ಹಿಂಗುವಚಾದಿ ಚೂರ್ಣ

• Hindi: हींगवचादी चूर्ण

• English: Hinguvachadi Powder / Churna

Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 3–6 grams once or twice daily with warm water or buttermilk

• Children: 1–2 grams (only under doctor’s supervision)

• Usually taken after meals

• Can also be given with honey or warm water depending on the condition

Precautions

• Should be used under medical guidance, especially for pregnant women

• Excess dose may cause burning sensation or stomach irritation

• Patients with hyperacidity or ulcers should consult a doctor before use

• Store in an airtight container, away from moisture