Agnimukh Churna

Agnimukh Churna is an ayurvedic appetizer and digestive stimulant medicine. It increases hunger and digestive capacity. It reduces flatulence, abdominal distension, and intestinal gas. It improves bowel movement and helps to get a complete bowel evacuation.

It is used for the treatment of loss of appetite, anorexia, indigestion, constipation, spleen disorders, non-bleeding hemorrhoid, abdominal pain, and Vata and Kapha Disorders related to the abdomen.

Ingredients (Composition)

Agnimukh Churna – 1

Roasted Asafetida (Hing)	1 Part (12 Grams)
Vacha (Sweet Flag) – Acorus Calamus	2 Parts (24 Grams)
Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum	3 Parts (36 Grams)
Sonth (Ginger Rhizome) – Zingiber Officinale	4 Parts (48 Grams)
Ajwain (Carom Seeds) – Trachyspermum Ammi	5 Parts (60 Grams)
Haritaki or Harad (Chebulic Myrobalan) – Terminalia Chebula	6 Parts (72 Grams)
Chitrakmool - Plumbago Zeylanica	7 Parts (84 Grams)
Kuth or Kushta (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa	8 Parts (96 Grams)
Reference: YOGA RATNAKAR, AJEERNA CHIKITSA, AGNIMUKH CHURNA – 1 - 6

Preparation Method

1. First, roast Asafetida. Make a powder of it and keep it aside.
2. Now, take all other ingredients and grind each of them separately.
3. Separate a fine powder of each herb through a mesh sieve.
4. Now, measure each ingredient for getting the quantity as prescribed in the formula and mix all ingredients. Roasted Asafetida should be added after mixing all other ingredients.

Ayurvedic Properties

Agnimukh Churna has USHNA (hot) potency, which means it produces heat in the body and stimulates secretion of digestive juices. It pacifies Vata Dosha, reduces Kapha Dosha, and increases Pitta Dosha. Therefore, it should be used in patients having Vata and Kapha dominating disease or symptoms.

Medicinal Actions

Agnimukh Churna has following medicinal properties.

• Appetizer
• Antispasmodic
• Digestive stimulant
• Antiflatulent
• Carminative
• Anti-splenomegaly
• Improves feeling to eat food

Therapeutic Indications

Agnimukh Churna is helpful in following health conditions.

1. Loss of appetite
2. Flatulence
3. Bloating or abdominal distension
4. Intestinal gas
5. Indigestion
6. Constipation
7. Incomplete bowel evacuation
8. Spleen disorders
9. Non-bleeding hemorrhoid
10. Abdominal pain due to gas

Agnimukh Churna Dosage

Children	500 mg to 1.5 grams
Adults	3 to 6 grams
Maximum Possible Dosage **	12 grams per day (in divided doses)
** The maximum dosage of Agnimukh Churna is a general estimate.

How to Take Agnimukh Churna

Doses (how many times should I take it?)	2 times – Morning & Evening
Right Time (When should I take it?)	In cases of anorexia or loss of appetite, should be taken before a meal. It should be taken after a meal in cases of poor digestion, abdominal heaviness, and intestinal gas.
Adjuvant	With lukewarm water
Treatment Duration (How long should I take it?)	1 to 3 weeks or as per doctor’s advice

Safety Profile

Agnimukh Churna is likely safe for individuals with Vata Prakriti and Kapha Prakriti and people having Vata dominating or Kapha dominating symptoms. However, if you have symptoms of increased or aggravated Pitta Dosha, it might not be the suitable remedy.

Maximum Safe Period for Regular Use	Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Expiry	2 Years
Expiration Date (after opening)	Best to consume within 1 to 3 months

Side Effects of Agnimukh Churna

However, there are no side effects with Agnimukh Churna when it is used wisely according to Dosha. If it is used by any individual suffering from increased Pitta or aggravated Pitta Dosha, he might experience the following side effects:

• Heartburn
• Burning sensation in abdomen
• Acid reflux
• Vertigo
• Burning sensation around anorectal area during or after defecation

Contraindications

The people with the following health conditions should not use Agnimukh Churna:

1. Heartburn
2. Acid reflux
3. Ulcers
4. Epigastric pain and tenderness
5. Ulcerative colitis
6. Bleeding disorders
7. Bleeding piles
8. Vertigo

Pregnancy & Lactation

Agnimukh Churna should not be used during pregnancy. However, lactating mothers can Agnimukh Churna whenever recommended by an ayurvedic practitioner.

Toxicity

Agnimukh Churna contains Vacha, which might contain toxic β-asarone. Shuddha Vacha should be added in Agnimukh Churna because detoxification process removes the content of β-asarone.

For clarification, also read: Vacha (Acorus Calamus)

Agnimukh Churna’s Second Formula

The following formula is also named as Agnimukh Churna. It also increases digestive fire and stimulates metabolism. It is more effective for abdominal pain.

Ingredient & Composition

Agnimukh Churna – 2

Jeera (Cumin Seeds) – Cuminum Cyminum	120 grams
Sonth (Ginger Rhizome) – Zingiber Officinale	60 grams
Sendha Namak	180 grams
Kala Namak (Black Salt)	60 grams
Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) – Pepper Nigrum	60 grams
Citric Acid (Nimbu Satva)	60 grams
Peppermint	1 grams

Preparation Method

1. Roast cumin seeds and keep it aside for further use.
2. Now, grind to make powder of each herb including roasted cumin seeds except Citric Acid and Mix all herbs and make a mixture.
3. Grind to make powder of citric acid crystals and add it to the herbal mixture prepared in the second
4. Now, pestle peppermint in a stone mortar and mix it in the mixture.
5. Now, Agnimukh Powder is ready to use. Preserve it in an air-tight glass container.

Uses

This formulation of Agnimukh Churna is mainly beneficial in abdominal pains, sour belching, nausea, and excessive salivation. Likewise, Agnimukh Churna 1, it is also effective for loss of appetite and poor digestion.

Dosage

Children	125 to 500 mg
Adults	1 to 4 grams
Maximum Possible Dosage **	8 grams per day (in divided doses)
** The maximum dosage of Agnimukh Powder - 2 is a general estimate.

How to Take Agnimukh Churna

Doses (how many times should I take it?)	2 times – Morning & Evening
Right Time (When should I take it?)	After Meal
Adjuvant	With lukewarm water
Treatment Duration (How long should I take it?)	3 to 7 days or as per doctor’s advice