Hingwastak Churna is very useful herbal powder mix used in the treatment of Indigestion in Ayurveda practice.
Hingu means – Asa foetida, this is the main ingredient.
Ashta means – 8 – indicating that this product contains 8 ingredients.
Churna means powder.
Reference :Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Yoga Ratnakara etc.
Hingavstak churna ingredients –
Trikatu – Black pepper, Long pepper and Ginger.
Ajamoda – Ajowan
Saindhava Lavana – Black salt
Shweta Jeeraka, Krishna Jeeraka – Black and white cumin seeds
Hingu – Asa foetida
Ghee – clarified butter
Dosage:
1 – 3 grams befor or after meals as directed by the physician.
benefits:

1. Improves digestion power.
   
2. It is used in the treatment of anorexia, indigestion etc.
3. It is also used in the treatment of Vata imbalance and Vata related diseases like bloating, joint diseases etc.
4. It is a good diet supplement in Rheumatoid arthritis.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta and increases Pitta.