Churna (Sanskrit: चूर्ण "powder") is a mixture of powdered herbs and or minerals used in [[Ayurvedic medicine]]. [[Triphala]] is an example of a classic Ayurvedic formula, used for thousands of years that is made from the powders of three fruits [[Amalaki]] (Emblica officinalis), [[Haritaki]] (Terminalia chebula) and [[Bibhitaki]] (Terminalia belerica).