Lavan Bhaskar Churna is a renowned Ayurvedic formulation, primarily used for treating digestive disorders such as indigestion, gas, and loss of appetite. It is prepared from a mixture of several medicinal herbs and salts.
Benefits
Lavan Bhaskar Churna offers several benefits:
- Improves Digestion: Due to its ‘Deepan’ (appetizer) and ‘Pachan’ (digestive aid) properties, it enhances the digestive fire and helps in better digestion of food.
- Relieves Gas and Bloating: It is effective in reducing flatulence, bloating, and gas.
- Alleviates Constipation: It helps relieve constipation by improving intestinal motility.
- Controls Acidity: It can neutralize excess stomach acid, providing relief from acidity and heartburn.
- Boosts Appetite: It improves appetite by stimulating the digestive system, especially for those with a low appetite.
- Reduces Abdominal Pain: It can alleviate abdominal pain by eliminating gas accumulation.
- Aids in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): According to some Ayurvedic texts, it may also help reduce the symptoms of IBS.
Ingredients
Baidyanath Lavan Bhaskar Churna includes the following main ingredients:
- Black Salt
- Coriander
- Pippali (long pepper)
- Piplamool (long pepper root)
- Shiajeera (caraway seeds)
- Tejpatra (Indian bay leaf)
- Nagkesar (Indian rose chestnut)
- Talishpatra (Himalayan Silver Fir leaf)
- Amalvetus (Garcinia pedunculata)
- Samudra Lavan (sea salt)
- Sonthal Lavan (sonthal salt)
- Black Pepper
- Cumin
- Sonth (dried ginger)
- Anardana (pomegranate seeds)
- Cinnamon
- Ela (cardamom)
- Sendha Namak (rock salt)
Method of Consumption
Lavan Bhaskar Churna can be consumed in several ways:
- Generally, it is taken after meals with warm water or buttermilk.
- In some cases, it can also be taken before meals, especially to enhance appetite.
- The general dosage for adults is 1 to 3 grams, which can be taken twice daily.
- However, the dosage may vary according to individual needs and a physician’s advice.
Precautions and Side Effects
- If taken as directed, it is generally safe. However, consuming it in excess amounts might lead to some mild side effects like increased thirst or upset stomach.
- People suffering from high blood pressure should consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before using it, as it contains a high amount of salt.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult a physician before consuming it.
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