Rasnadi Churna- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dose, Usage, Contraindications, Side effects

RASNADI CHURNA

Rasnadi churna is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of diseases affecting the head. This medicine is in the form of herbal powder for external application.

BENEFITS OF RASNADI CHURNA

• This medicine used in the management of diseases of the head (shiras).
• This type of administration of medicine in Ayurveda known as lepanam.
• It can be also used for relieving joint swelling.

INDICATIONS OF RASNADI CHURNA

• Migraine
• Vascular headache
• Sinusitis

  INGREDIENTS OF RASNADI CHURNA

 

SL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	LATIN/ ENGLISH	QUANTITY	ACTION
1	RASNA	Pluchea lanceolata	1 part	Balances  vata
2	DEVADARU	Cedus deodara	1 part	Reduces pain
3	BALA	Sidacordifolia	1 part	Balances vata dosha
4	KUSHTA	Saussurea lappa	1 part	Effective in skin diseases
5	MUSTA	Cyperus rotundus	1 part	Antipyretic action
6	CHANDANA	Santalum album	1 part	Balances pitta dosha, coolant effect on the body
7	USHIRA	Vetiveria zizanioides	1 part	Antipyretic action
8	HINGU	Ferula asafoetida	1 part	carminative
9	MADHUKA	Glycyrrhiza glabra	1 part	Rejuvenator, beneficial effect on eyes
10	GAIRIKA	Red ochre	1 part	Haematogenic action
11	SARJA	Shorea robusta	1 part	Antimicrobial action
12	ASWAGANDHA	Withania somnifera	1 part	Rejuvenator
13	KATUKI	Picrorhiza kurroa	1 part	Antipyretic action
14	TINTRINISIRA	Tamarindus indicus	1 part
15	VACHA	Acorus calamus	1 part	The beneficiary effect in the nervous system
16	PUTI	Holoptelea integrifolia	1 part
17	JALA	Coleus zeylanicus	1 part
18	PHENAKA		1 part
19	AGURU	Aquillaria agallocha	1 part	Balances vata and kapha
20	HARIDRA	Curcuma longa	1 part	Antimicrobial action
21	PIPPALI	Piper longum	1 part	carminative
22	MARICHA	Piper nigrum	1 part	carminative
23	SUNDI	Zingiber officinalis	1 part	carminative

 

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF RASNADI CHURNA

 Above mentioned drugs are taken in equal quantity and finely powdered.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA OF RASNADI CHURNA

•  Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of kapha, vata dosha imbalance.
• Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi, majja dhatu – pain in and around head
• Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting all roga marga

madhyama roga marga –headache

 DOSAGE AND USAGE OF RASNADI CHURNA

 External application on the forehead or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

 EXERCISES AND YOGA

 Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam    – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health

 The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR OF RASNADI CHURNA

• Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
• Consume easily digestible food items.
• Oil massage on the head is advised.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF RASNADI CHURNA

•  This medicine should only administer as per the direction by the physician.
• Improper administration may lead to side effects

 

• Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic treatments?

  Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this medicine along with Allopathic treatments.

• How long the medicine can be used?

 The duration of the medicinal application on the head is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.

• Is this medicine habit forming?

  This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the duration and eventually stop it.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE OF RASNADI CHURNA

• Sahasrayoga

EQUIVALENT MEDICINES OF RASNADI CHURNA

• Shatbindu tailam used for headache as nasal instillation
• Anutailam

           AVAILABLE BRANDS OF RASNADI CHURNA

• Kottakkal aryavaidya sala
• AVN
• Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala
• Oushadhi Pharmaceuticals
• SNA Oushadhasala

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Dr. Rajesh Nair

Licensed Ayurvedic doctor focused on providing individual Ayurvedic consultation services. Specialized in work related stress, Womens’ issues, diabetes, Pecos, arthritis, male and female sexual problems and infertility. Interested in academic work as well. Now working with www.ayurvedaforall.com as senior consultant, Ayurveda.

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