Bālacāturbhadrikā Cūrṇa

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Bālacaturbhadrikā Churna is a powder preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below:

Method of preparation

• Take all the ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality.
• Clean, dry and powder the ingredients 1 to 4 individually and pass through sieve number 85.
• Weigh separately each ingredient, mix together in specified ratio and pass through sieve number 44 to obtain a homogeneous blend. Pack it in tightly closed containers to protect from light and moisture.

Description

• Pale brown powder, odour characteristic of pippali and taste slightly pungent followed by a tingling sensation. The powder completely pass on through sieve number 44 and not less than 50 per cent pass on through sieve number 85

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Atisāra (Diarrhoea), Chardi (Vomiting), Kāsa (cough), Śvāsa (Dyspnoea), Jvara (fever), Bāla śosha (emaciation in children).

Dose

• 0.5 to 1 g daily in divided dose.

Anupāna

• Honey