AVP Hinguvachadi Choornam

Hinguvachadi Choornam is an Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal powder form.  It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of indigestion, bloating and abdominal pain. 
Hingu means Asa foetida, which is the first ingredient of this product. 
Hinguvachadi Churnam uses:
It is used in Ayurvedic treatment ofanorexia, indigestion,sprue and malabsorption syndrome,bloating, intestinal gas, loss of appetite,dyspepsia, diarrhoea, hydrocele,epilepsy, asthma, cough and abdominal pain.
It is useful to relieve colicky abdominal pain arising due to spasm in internal organs such as urinary bladder.
Doctors also prescribe this for the treatment of
Low back pain, IBS – D Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) – Because it contains Yavakshara, Garcinia morella, Chitraka, Trikatu (ginger pepper and long pepper) – which are useful  to loose weight and to reduce cyst size, it is very useful in PCOS.
Hingu – Asa foetida is very useful in opening up the clogged arteries (blood pipes), so also is Vacha. Hence, Hinguvachadi Churna is also used for the treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD).  
Hinguvachadi Churna dosage: 
1 – 3 grams  once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by your doctor.
It is traditionally administered along with buttermilk or warm water.
How long to use it?
It can be used for a period of 6- 8 weeks.
Hinguvachadi Choornam Side Effects: 
It is best avoided in people with high BP, since it contains salts.
It is best avoided in very emaciated patients and in men seeking treatment for infertility. Because it contains Kshara asingredient, which causes depleted sperm quality and quantity.
It is best avoided in pregnant ladies
Fine to use in children and lactating mothers, in lower doses.
However, it is best to take it under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Hinguvachadi Churnam Ingredients: 
10 grams fine powder of each of
Shuddha Hingu – Asa foetida – fried in ghee
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Vijaya – Terminalia chebula
Pashugandha – Ajagandha – Cleome gynandra / Cleome viscosa
Dadima – Pomegranate – Punica granatum
Dipyaka – Trachyspermum ammi
Dhanyaka – Coriander – Coriandrum sativum
Patha – Cyclea peltata
Pushkara – Inula racemosa – Pushkarmool is a very useful Ayurvedic herb, used in the treatment of heart diseases, respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis, cough etc. Its botanical name is Inula racemosa. It is one of the powerful herbs of Ayurveda.
Shati – Hedychium spicatum
Hapusha – Sphaeranthus indicus – Mundi- Sphaeranthus indicus is used in Ayurvedic treatment of pain, localized swelling, indigestion, headache, cough, elephantiasis, goiter, skin diseases and to improve the sexual vigor.
Agni – Plumbago zeylanica
Yavakshara – Hordeum vulgare
Svarjikakshara
Saindhava lavana – Rock salt
Sauvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt
Vida Lavana – Bida salt
Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Pippali – Long pepper – Piper longum
Ajaji – Cumin – Cuminum cyminum
Chavya – Piper chaba
Tintidika – Rhus parviflora
Vetasamla – Garcinia morella
Expiry date: two years from the date of manufacture.