Chandanadi Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal powder form. It is widely used in Ayurvedic treatment of diabetes and diseases related to uro-gential system. Chandana refers to sandalwood.
Benefits
It is useful in Ayurvedic treatment of diabetes, PE, cough and chronic respiratory problems.
It is also used in chronic fever, and jaundice.
Synonyms
Chandanadi Churna, Chandanadi Choornam
Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata and kapha
Dosage
1/2 – 1 grams along with water, once or twice daily after food or as advised by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually given along with turmeric.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side Effects
It contains Loha bhasma. Hence it is advisable to take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
Ingredients
It is prepared from
10 grams of each of
Chandana – Santalum album
Shalmali – Salmalia malabarica
Twak – Cinnamon
Ela – Cardamom
Patra – Cinnamomum tamala
Haridra – Turmeric
Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
Ananta, Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
Musta – Cyperus rotundus
Ushira – Vetiveria zizanioides
Yashtimadhu – Licorice
Amla – Emblica officinalis
Talamuli – Chlorophytum tuberosum
Shubha – Bambusa bambos
Bharngi – Clerodendron serratum
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Loha bhasma – Processed iron – 360 grams
Reference
Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Shukrameha chapter – 22-24
Companies which manufacture this product:
Baidyanath
Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
