Dadimashtaka Churna Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Dadimashtaka churna is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine used for gastro intestinal complaints like diarrhoea. Choornam refers to powder. This product is an herbal powder. The main ingredient of Dadimashtaka churna is Pomegranate.

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Ingredients

Dadimashtaka Churna Ingredients:
Vamsha (Bambusa bambos) – 10 grams
Cinnamon – 20 grams
Patra – Cinnamomum tamala leaves – 20 grams
Cardamom – 20 grams
Nagakesara – Mesua ferrea – 20 grams
Yavani – Trachyspermum ammi – 40 grams
Coriander – 40 grams
White cumin seed – 40 grams
Long pepper root – 40 grams
Ginger, pepper and long pepper – 40 grams. (These three together are called Trikatu)
Pomegranate – 40 grams
Sugar – 80 grams

Sanskrit Shloka Verse

Dosage

5 – 10 grams once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor is the adult dose.
In children below 5 years of age, it is administered in a dose of 1 – 2 grams once or twice a day, after food with water.
In children between 5 – 12 years of age, the dose is – 2 – 5 grams once or twice a day.

Uses of Dadimashtak, Dosha effect

This herbal powder is used to correct indigestion and to treat malabsorption syndrome and diarrhoea.
It is also useful in respiratory conditions like cough.
Used to correct indigestion and to treat malabsorption syndrome, diarrhea and IBS.
It is also ideal for people who have to take the trouble of passing stools many times in a day.
It is also useful in respiratory conditions like cough.

Effect on Tridosha:
What is the Dosha effect of Dadimashtaka Churna on Tridosha?
It is traditionally mentioned as Vata Kapha Artinut. It relieves abdominal colic pain arising due to imbalance of Vata and Kapha Doshas.
Being a spice dominant herbal powder, it balances Vata and Kapha Dosha. Because of sweetness, its effect on kapha is slightly lesser, compared to Vata Dosha.
Another interesting indication of this medicine is –
दु:खप्रसविनीनां च वन्ध्यानां च प्रशस्यते ।
du:khaprasavinīnāṃ ca vandhyānāṃ ca praśasyate |
It is administered to the women, having difficulty in childbirth, causing lot of pain and discomfort.
It is also useful in treating female infertility.

Side effects, Shelf life

Dadimashtaka choornam side effects –
In higher doses, it may worsen gastritis in vulnerable people.
This product is not ideal for people with diabetes.
Over dosage or usage for long periods of Dadimasthak Churan can cause constipation.

Shelf life: 2 years from the date of manufacture. Once opened, it should be used within 2-4 months.

Classical reference

Bhaishajya Ratnavali – A Traditional Ayurvedic Book.
Astangahridayam

Manufacturer, Presentation

Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, Nagarjuna – Daadimaashtaka Choornnam
Presentation: Sachet of 10 grams

19 comments

C V Pillai
19/01/2012 - 2:04 pm
Is there any medicine to minimize the side effects of Chemotherapy ?
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  19/01/2012 - 4:06 pm
  The side effects of chemotherapy arise due to depleted immunity, fatigue, increases chances for infection, damage to organs like kidney, liver etc.The adverse effects can be very well managed with Ayurvedic treatments and medicines. Consulting an expert Ayurveda doctor directly will really be helpful.
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Prthk
03/02/2016 - 4:32 pm
For amoebiasis this medicine is useful?
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Srinivasa Manukonda
14/07/2016 - 7:11 am
Sir, is it ok to take Dadimashtaka on morning empty stomach? with water?
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Suresh Kumar
11/09/2016 - 5:51 pm
Sir, I have to go for latrine 3 and more time after reading your blog I use dadimashtaka churna since one week but problem still same what I can do.
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  11/09/2016 - 10:17 pm
  Something like Kutaja ghanavati might be useful in your case. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
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Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
13/03/2017 - 5:12 pm
No. It contains sugar.
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Sai
02/08/2017 - 12:17 pm
I have slight gastritis…..Will Dadimashtaka churnam suit me for IBS or loose stools ??
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Sai
03/08/2017 - 1:02 pm
Thanks Doctor….few queries.
1) what is the dosage per day / per dose?
2) How to have it ?
3) when to have it ?
4) how many days to have it ?
5) It it useful to kill H Pylori which is said to be cause for ulcers and gastritis?

Thanks doctor.
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Yvonne Ljungerwald
24/02/2018 - 7:16 pm
Har kolagen kolit ,har också hypotyreos kan jag använda Dadimashtaka choornam och hur är dosen?
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  08/03/2018 - 7:09 pm
  ja. 1 tesked 2 gånger om dagen efter mat i 2 månader.
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Ri
16/02/2019 - 8:34 pm
Does it cause yeast infection because I developed one few days after the medication
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  19/02/2019 - 4:57 pm
  No. But if the product was spoilt, then any herbal powder may cause infection.
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Preeti
14/03/2020 - 8:02 am
Is powder ki vajah se periods me problem ho skti h kya?
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  20/03/2020 - 8:19 pm
  No.
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Jayesh
21/12/2020 - 12:01 am
Sir is this useful to cure ulcer and kil H-pylori bacteria ?
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  25/05/2021 - 10:07 pm
  Yes.
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Vibhor
10/05/2022 - 11:11 pm
Sir what is its effect on tridosha?
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- Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
  12/05/2022 - 9:28 pm
  In the Sanskrit verse, it is mentioned – Vata Kapha Artinut.
  So, it balances Vata and Kapha Doshas.
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