Mahasudarshana Churna for Fever, Benefits, Uses, Price
Mahasudarshana Churna is an antipyretic preparation used in Ayurveda i.e. it is used to alleviate all types of fevers. It reduces ‘Ama’ (toxins) and helps you fight fevers and infections. Mahasudarshana Churna clears channels and increases sweating. This reduces any fever in your body.
Here is how you can prepare Mahasudarshana Churna.
Harad or Haritaki – Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) – 10 g
Amla – Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis) – 10 g
Vibhitaki (Bahera)– Belliric myrobalan (Terminalia bellirica) – 10 g
Rajani/Haldi – turmeric (Curcuma longa) –10 g
Daruhaldi – tree turmeric (Berberis aristata) – 10 g
Brihati (Solanum indicum) – 10 g
Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) – 10 g
Shati/Kachur (curcuma zedoaria / Hedychium spicatum) – 10 g
Maricha – Black pepper (Piper nigrum) – 10 g
Nagara – Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale) – 10 g
Pippali – Long pepper (Piper longum) – 10 g
Granthika/Piplamool – Long pepper root (Piper longum) (wild var.) – 10 g
Murva (Marsdenia tenacissima) – 10 g
Guduchi/Guduchi – Indian Tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia) – 10 g
Dhanvayasa (Tragia involucrata) – 10 g
Parpataka (Fumaria indica) – 10 g
Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – 10 g
Kutki or Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – 10 g
Trayamana (Gentiana kurroo) – 10 g
Valaka/Khas, Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) – 10 g
Neem (Azadirachta indica) – 10 g
Pushkaramoola (Inula racemosa) – 10 g
Madhuyashti/Mulethi – Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – 10 g
Vatsaka (Holarrhena antidysenterica) – 10 g
Yamani (Trachyspermum ammi) – 10 g
Indrayava – Holarrhena Antidysenterica Seeds – 10 g
Bharngi (Clerodendrum serratum) – 10 g
Shigrubeeja – Moringa/Sahjan seeds (Moringa oleifera) – 10 g
Surashtraka (Purified alum) – 10 g
Rhizome of Vacha – Sweet flag (Acorus calamus) – 10 g
Cinnamon – Twak – (Cinnamomum verum) – 10g
Padmaka – (Prunus cerasoides) – 10 g
Usheera/Khas – vetive(Vetiveria zizanioides) – 10 g
Chandana – White Sandalwood (Santalum album) – 10 g
Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) – 10 g
Bala (Sida cordifolia) – 10 g
Shaliparni (Desmodium gangeticum) – 10 g
Prishniparni (Uraria picta) – 10 g
Vidanga (Embelia ribes) – 10 g
Tagara (Valeriana wallichii) – 10 g
Chitraka/Chitrakmool – Leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica) – 10 g
Devadaru (Cedrus deodara) – 10 g
Chavya (Piper chaba) – 10 g
Patola (Trichosanthes dioica) – 10 g
Vidari (substitute, used for the herbs Jivaka and Rishabhaka) (Pueraria tuberosa) – 20 g
Lavanga/Laung – Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) – 10 g
Vamshalochana (Bambusa bambos) – 10 g
Pundarika (Nelumbo nucifera) – 10g
Kakoli (substitute of Fritillaria roylei) (Withania somnifera) – 10 g
Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) – 10 g
Fruit of Jati/Javitri – Nutmeg – (Myristica fragrans) – 10 g
Taleesapatra (Abies webbiana) – 10 g
Kairata/Chirayata – Kiratatikta (Swertia chirata) – 265 g
Preparation of Mahasudarshana Churna
Use clean, dry ingredients of the above herbs. They are pounded and filtered to a fine powder.
All the ingredients are taken in the above-mentioned proportions and mixed evenly.
Kiratatikta – a potent antipyretic herb is a vital ingredient of this formulation. It is added half of the total quantity of the other ingredients.
Store this mixture in an airtight container.
Dosage and Instructions
The recommended dosage is 1-2 grams of this powder with honey or lukewarm water before or after food. Consult your physician first before taking this Churna.
Mahasudarshana Churna is prepared using the same ingredients but in the form of tablets for those who don’t prefer to consume powder as it has a bitter taste. The recommended dose is 2 tablets 2-3x a day before or after food with lukewarm water.
However, note that Churna has a better absorption rate than tablets which is why many Ayurvedic practitioners recommend Churna over tablets. This does not mean that powder is better than tablets. It is all a matter of preference.
NOTE: If you are pregnant, nursing or under any medical condition, consult your health practitioner before taking this product.
How does Mahasudarshana Churna affect your Tridosha?
Here are some of the benefits of Mahasudarshana Churna.
The amazing combination of these ingredients makes it effective to balance all three doshas.
Fights all types of fevers and their related complaints.
Is used to treat fevers due to allergy, viral and bacterial infections
Used to treat fever caused due to external injury, pollen allergy, poisonous insect bite, rodent bite, etc.
Can be used to treat fever due to psychological factors such as fear, anxiety, stress, extreme physical activity, fatigue, etc.
Mahasudarshana Churna can also be used to treat other conditions such as:
Excessive thirst
Dry palate
Cold
Cough
Dyspnea
Chronic respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis, breathing difficulties, and Asthma
Mahasudarshans Churna side effects
Though there are no known side effects of Mahasudarshana Churna, it is always best to talk to your health practitioner before taking this Churna, especially if you are undergoing treatment for any medical condition. It is only the Ayurvedic practitioner who should determine the dosage of the product.
What is the price of Mahasudarshana Churna?
There are various brands available such as Patanjali, Baidyanath, Dabur, etc. that offer Mahasudarshana Churna and tablets. The price of Mahasudarshana Churna varies from Rs.130 ($1.75) – Rs.500 ($6.74) based on the brand.