Nimbadi Churna – Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects, Reference

Nimbadi Churna  is an Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal powder form.   Nimba means neem, which is the main ingredient. It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment for skin diseases, gout etc. 

Uses

Nimbadi Churna benefits:

• It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of skin diseases, gout, leukoderma, skin eruptions, psoriasis.
• It heals chronic non-healing wounds, as in case of diabetic wounds
• It is used in spleen disorders
• It relieves joint inflammation caused due to rheumatoid arthritis.
• It improves skin texture and complexion, if used for one month time.

Synonyms

Nimbadi churna, Nimbadi churnam, Nimbadi choornam, Nimbadi choorna

Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Dosage

1 – 3 grams given along with decoction of Giloya (Tinospora cordifolia), before or after food as advised by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is also administered with water, honey.

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

• Special care is required while administering this medicine in men undergoing treatment for infertility. Because it contains Kshara as an ingredient. (Click to know why)

Ingredients

48 grams of each of
Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica – Stem bark
Amruta – Tinospora cordifolia – Stem
Abhaya – Terminalia chebula – Fruit rind
Amalaki – Phyllanthus emblica – Fruit
Somaraji – Psoralea corylifolia – Fruit

12 grams of each of
Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – Rhizome
Vidanga – Embelia ribes – Fruit
Edagaja (Chakramarda) – Cassia tora – Seed
Kana – Long pepper – Piper longum – Fruit
Yamani – Trachyspermum ammi – Fruit
Ugragandha – Acorus calamus – Rhizome
Jiraka – Cuminum cyminum – Fruit
Katuka – Picrorrhiza kurroa – Root/rhizome
Khadira – Acacia catechu –
Saindhava Lavana – rock salt
Kshara – Yavakshara – Hordeum vulgare
Haridra – Turmeric – Curcuma longa – Rhizome
Daruharidra – Berberis aristata – Stem
Mustaka – Cyperus rotundus – Root tuber
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara – Heartwood
Kushta – Saussurea lappa – Root

Method of Preparation

Powder of rock salt is roasted over low flame till it is free from all moisture. Each ingredient is powdered and weighed separately, mixed together in specified quantity to form homogeneous mixture. It is packed in a tightly closed container.

Reference

Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vatarakta adhikara 31-38

Note:
This product is to be taken under strict medical supervision.

Manufacturer

Companies which Manufacture Nimbadi Churna

• AVN Ayurveda Formulations Pvt. Ltd
•  Bacfo Pharmaceuticals
• Om Shakambari herbals Pvt. Ltd.

Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)