Churnam
Dashmoola Powder
Dashmoola Churnam, meaning "ten roots," is one of the most important compound formulations in classical Ayurveda. Described in the Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam, it combines five roots from large trees (Brihat Panchamoola) with five roots from smaller plants (Laghu Panchamoola) to create one of the most complete Vata-balancing formulas in the tradition.
Ingredients
Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia), Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum), Gambhari (Gmelina arborea), Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum), Prishniparni (Uraria picta) and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris).
How to use
As decoction: boil 1 tbsp in 200ml water, reduce to 50ml, strain. As powder: 1/2 to 1 tsp with warm water. Use as directed by practitioner.
Dashmoola Powder
Brihat Panchamoola provides deep, heavy, grounding qualities that pacify Vata in the bones and joints. Laghu Panchamoola contributes lighter, more penetrating qualities that reach the subtler channels. Classical texts classify Dashmoola as Shothahara, Jwaraghna and Vatahara.
Can be prepared as a decoction (boil 1 tablespoon in 200ml water, reduce to 50ml, strain), taken as powder (1/2 to 1 teaspoon with warm water) or used externally in Kizhi preparations. Use as directed by your practitioner.
This product is a food supplement. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.
Benefits
- Classical ten-root compound described in Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam
- Combines Brihat and Laghu Panchamoola for complete Vata balance
- Deep grounding action from the five large tree roots
- Penetrating, subtle action from the five smaller plant roots
- Versatile: can be taken as decoction, powder or used in Kizhi preparations
- Essential formulation in professional Panchakarma practice
Classical reference
Charaka Samhita (Sutra Sthana, Chikitsa Sthana), Ashtanga Hridayam, Sushruta Samhita
- Virya: Ushna (Warming)
- Prabhava: Vatahara, Shothahara, Jwaraghna, Vedanahara
