Hingwashtak churna – Health Benefits, Ingredients, and Usage

 

Hingwashtak churna helps to eliminate body toxins (ama), strengthens Agni (metabolism), and relieves indigestion. It contains 8 digestion-improving herbs.

What is Hingwashtak Churna

Hingvastak Churna or  Hingwashtak churna is a powdered form of eight herbs. Hingvashtak powder has innumerable benefits or uses.

It is Hingu Ashtaka Churna which means Hingwastak has eight ingredients or contents including hing or asafoetida. The contents of Hingastak powder are easily available on kitchen shelves and useful in digestion.

This powder is used in problems of the digestive system. According to Ayurvedic texts, “ama” or body toxins accumulate due to food. The body's toxins block the pathways of nutrients and prevent them from reaching the target tissues. This causes the undernourishment of the body and lowers the functionality of tissues. Accumulation of body toxins lowers the and paves the way for diseases. Hence the food consumed must be healthy and get digested well in time. A well-digested food nourishes and boosts body health. A person who has good digestion is always devoid of health issues.

Benefits or Uses of Hingvastak or Hingvashtak churna or Powder:

All of us experience indigestion one or the other time. Such indigestions must be tackled naturally. Ayurveda acharyas suggest a preparation called “Higvastak churna”  to increase digestion and relieve indigestion. The Hingwastak powder helps to digest the body toxin (ama) and prevents its accumulation. The contents of this powder are spices that are regularly used in the kitchen.

Hingvashtak powder helps in indigestion, bloating, and flatulence. These are relieved by using this powder.

Persons who have anorexia or loss of appetite can use this preparation. It kindles the appetite and helps in good digestion.

This ayurvedic formula balances vata dosha and helps in erectile dysfunction due to vata imbalance.

Ayurveda Acharyas suggest this to persons who suffer from joint pain These conditions are caused due to excess accumulation of ama and imbalance of vata. Hingwashtak churna address both issues.

Ingredients or contents of Hingwshtak churna or powder

Ginger :

Dry ginger is used in this powder. Ginger has innumerable health benefits  It not only helps in digestion but also helps to normalize blood sugar level. It is a very useful herb in fighting obesity and initiating weight loss and PCOS. Read Ginger is one of the ayurvedic herbs for erectile dysfunction.

Long Pepper or Pippali –

( Long pepper kindles appetite and sets right digestion. It is helpful in weight loss when used with honey and acts as a vajikarana food when used with milk.

Black Pepper

Black pepper also has almost same health benefits like long pepper. It enhances the taste and clears throat and lungs.

Ajwain or Carom Seeds

Ajwain is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is used in various home remedy to ease indigestion and flatulance. Omam water is a well known home remedy for loss of appetite.

Rock Salt or Sendha Namak:

 Rock salt improves digestion and enhances the taste of food. It supplies minerals needed by our body.It is recommended in rheumatoid arthritis, indigestion and as a teeth whitener.

Cumin Seeds or Jeera

– Cumin seeds help to reduce bloating caused due to indigestion. It balances vata and aids in easy digestion. Cumin seeds tea also help in weight loss

Black Cumin Seeds or Kala Jeera

This spice also has almost the same health benefits as regular jeera.

Pure asafoetida or Hing

Hing helps in indigestion, flatulence, and bloating of the stomach. Hence it is used in Indian cuisine to make the food easy to digest. It increases appetite and promotes good circulation of blood.

How to Use Hinwashtaka Churna ?

Hingvasta churna must be used with ghee along with hot rice. It should be used with the first bolus. The recommended dose should not exceed 1- 3 gms per day.

Consume ¼ teaspoon of Higvashtak churna with an equal quantity of ghee before consuming food.  It is a boon for foodies who want to relish food without landing up in indigestion. This can be taken in divided doses.

This should be strictly taken under medical supervision. People suffering from ulcers of the digestive system must refrain from using this.

Hingwastak powder may cause exaggeration of piles in pregnant ladies and may also cause acidity. Hence persons with haemorrhoids, peptic ulcer, and pregnant ladies should use this under strict medical supervision.

 

It's essential to note that with Ayurvedic principles, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Individual factors, including age, constitution, and health conditions, should be considered when adopting any dietary or lifestyle changes. Consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional can provide personalized guidance based on your specific needs and circumstances.

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