Kottakkal Eladi Churnam

In the name of the eladi churnam 2 preparation are available in the market one is from the Astangahradayam reference (Eladi gana churna) containing 27 ingredients (but few of the ingredients are not available)it can be used externally as well as internally indicated for skin and related complaints. The second preparation Eladi churnam from the reference of Sahasrayogam indicated digestive system-related complaints. Most of the Eladi churna Kerala pharmacy preparation is based on Astangahradayam Eladi gana.

Kottakkal Eladi Churnam Indication:-

 Used in skin diseases, itching, rashes, boil, insect bite, improves skin complexion.

Method of use:-  For external application sufficient quantity of powder mixed with milk or oil and applied over the skin. For internally ½ to 1 teaspoon of powder along with buttermilk two or three times a day before or after food as directed by the physician.

Side effects:-

 No known side effects. Used under medical supervision.

Ingredients:-

   Ela    1Part

    Sukshmela(Small)    1Part

    Turushka    1Part

    Kusta    1Part

    Phalini    1Part

    Jatamamsi    1Part

    jala(Netrabala)    1Part

    Dyamaka(Sugandhi trina)    1Part

    Sprikk    1Part

    Kacchora    1Part

    Chocha(Dalchinni)    1Part

    Patra    1Part

    Tagara    1Part

    Sthouneya    1Part

    Jatirasa    1Part

    Sukti    1Part

    Vyagranaka    1Part

    Surahva    1Part

    Agaru    1Part

    Srivasaka    1Part

    Kumkuma    1Part

    Chandana    1Part

    Guggulu    1Part

    Devadaru    1Part

    Khapura    1Part

    Punnaga    1Part

    Nagahva(nagakesara)    1Part

Method of Preparation: The above ingredients are powdered separately and mixed together in a specified quantity.

Method of Storage: stored in an airtight container in a dryplace.

Ayurvedic properties:-

Roga karma: Visha, varnaprasadana, kandu, pitaka, kota.

Dosha karma: Vatakaphahara

Other Karma: Twachya, raktadustihara, kandughna.