Definition:
Bālacaturbhadrikā Cūrna is a powder preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation
composition given below: Ghana (Mustā API)( Cyperus rotundus ), Krsnā (Pippalī API) Piper longum , Arunā (Ativisā API) (Aconitum heterophyllum) , Śrngī (Karkataśrngī API) (Pistacia integerrima).
Description:
Pale brown powder, odour characteristic of pippali and taste slightly pungent followed by
a tingling sensation. The powder completely pass on through sieve number 44 and not
less than 50 per cent pass on through sieve number 85.
Therapeutic uses: Atisāra (Diarrhoea); Chardi (Vomiting); Kāsa (cough); Śvāsa (Dyspnoea); Jvara (fever);
Bāla śosa (emaciation in children).
Dose: 0.5 to 1 g daily in divided dose.
Anupāna: Honey.