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