Sitopaladi Churna
Sitopalādi Cūrṇa
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34 · from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137
Sitopaladi Churna (Sitopalādi Cūrṇa) is a classical Ayurvedic fine herbal powder (Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (7:34), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137. It is made from 5 ingredients, the largest amounts being Sitotpalā, Vaṃśa Locana (Vaṃśa) and Pippalī. The Formulary gives a dose of 1 to 3 g, taken with ghee, honey. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34, which takes the formula from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Cūrṇa — fine herbal powder |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34 (e-book p. 348) |
| Classical source | Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137 |
| Ingredients | 5 |
| Dose (AFI) | 1 to 3 g |
| Anupāna | Ghee, honey. |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Cūrṇa?
The dried ingredients are powdered separately, sieved through fine cloth and mixed in the stated proportions.
Ingredients of Sitopaladi Churna
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sitotpalā (Sita) | 192 g |
| 2 | Vaṃśa Locana (Vaṃśa) (S.C.) | 96 g |
| 3 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 4 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 24 g |
| 5 | Tvak (St. Bk.) | 12 g |
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Sitopaladi Churna or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Arocaka — Tastelessness
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Pittaja Śvāsa — Asthma due to Pitta doṣa
- Jvara — Fever
- Kāsa — Cough
- Hasta Pāda Dāha — Burning sensation in palms and soles
- Pārśva Śūla — Intercostal neuralgia and pleurodynia
- Kṣaya — Pthisis
- Suptajihvatva — Numbness of tongue
- Ūrdhvagata Raktapitta — Bleeding from orifices of the upper part of the body
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 1 to 3 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Ghee, honey.
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Sitopaladi Churna
What is Sitopaladi Churna?
Sitopaladi Churna (Sitopalādi Cūrṇa) is a classical Ayurvedic fine herbal powder (Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (7:34), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137. It is made from 5 ingredients, the largest amounts being Sitotpalā, Vaṃśa Locana (Vaṃśa) and Pippalī. The Formulary gives a dose of 1 to 3 g, taken with ghee, honey. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Sitopaladi Churna?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34, Sitopaladi Churna contains 5 ingredients: Sitotpalā 192 g, Vaṃśa Locana (Vaṃśa) 96 g, Pippalī 48 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 24 g, Tvak 12 g.
What is the dose of Sitopaladi Churna?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34 gives a dose of 1 to 3 g, taken with ghee, honey. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Sitopaladi Churna from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34 takes the formula of Sitopaladi Churna from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137.
Is Sitopaladi Churna made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 7:34. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Sitopaladi Churna?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Sitopaladi Churna. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 7:34, SITOPALāDI CūRṇA, e-book p. 348. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 6 : 134-137
