Side Effects of Kayam Churna
- prolonged use of kayam churna exhibits side effects like acidity, stomach pain , diarrhea and dehydration.
- Gastric disturbances: cramps and acidity
- Can cause mild to moderate diarrhea resulting in dehydration.
- Infertility: Kayam churna contains kshara which is a highly potent substance has penetrating effects on the tissues. This may cause gastric disturbances such as acidity. Prolonged used of kshara is known to cause infertility by causing low sperm count and motility. Hence it should be taken only under the prescription of a qualified medical practitioner for a limited time period.
- Contraindicated for children, elderly people, those who are weak, pregnant woman, menstruating woman, person who have recently undergone vamana and virechana( bala-vriddha-garbhini-sukumara..) However, kayam churnam can be taken in case of bloating and constipation for a prescribed period of time without experiencing any of these side effects. Any Ayurvedic medicine should be taken under the supervision of a qualified ayurvedic practitioner only. Even Amrita becomes visha if not handled properly, same is the case of medicines too.
Health Benefits and Uses of Kayam Churna
Ingrediënts
- Senna leaves (Cassia angustifolia) 50%
- Black Salt (Saindhava salt / Saindha namak) 18%
- Nishoth (Trivrit)
- Operculina turpethum 3%
- Ajwain – Carum capticum / Trachyspermum ammi 11.5%
- Himej = Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) 8%
- Svarjika Kshara SUDH 5%
- Jethi Madh 4.5%
- Hing
- Yashtimadhu
- Mulethi
- Sunth