Article: A REVIEW ON TRIMADA CHURNA: AN AYURVEDIC POLYHERBAL FORMULATION

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.156200

Pages: 100-105

Author: Bhargav Kotak *, Mehul Mehta, Sushant Sud

Abstract: Ayurvedic medicine, originating in India thousands of years ago, is considered the oldest medical system globally, known for its use of polyherbal drugs and formulations. Among its various dosage forms, Panchavidha kashaya kalpana (Fundamental or Basic preparations) stands out, with churna kalpana being a subsidiary of kalka kalpana (kalka bheda). Churna, a fundamental concept in ayurvedic pharmaceutics, is extensively utilized for medicinal purposes and the creation of other formulations. Ayurvedic texts provide detailed guidelines for the preparation and shelf life of these formulations. As the most basic and commonly recommended ayurvedic medicine, churna is easily prepared. Utilizing plants to improve gut health is a time-honoured practice in ayurveda, with Trimada churna being a well-known remedy for conditions like medovriddhi (obesity), agnimandya (weakened digestive fire), and ajeerna (indigestion).

Keyword: Trimada, Churna, Powder, Vidanga, Mustaka, Chitraka.