Panchasakar Powder

Panchasakar Powder is a classical Ayurvedic formulation comprising five synergistic herbs:

• Shanayapatra (Cassia angustifolia)

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  Sunthi (Zingiber officinale)

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  Mishreya (Foeniculum vulgare)

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  Saindhava (Rock Salt)

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  Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

It is primarily used as a natural laxative, digestive stimulant, and intestinal detoxifier, helping manage chronic constipation, reduce abdominal bloating, and enhance gut motility by eliminating Ama (metabolic toxins).

1.Laxative:

• Shanayapatra and Haritaki stimulate peristalsis, soften stools, and promote easy defecation.

2.Digestive Stimulant:

• Sunthi and Mishreya stimulate secretion of digestive enzymes and improve appetite.

3. Carminative:

• Mishreya and Saindhava reduce bloating, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence.

4. Antispasmodic:

• Mishreya soothes spasms in the gastrointestinal tract.

5. Detoxifying:

• Haritaki helps eliminate endotoxins and supports gut cleansing.

6. Vata-pacifying:

• Saindhava alleviates dryness-induced constipation by harmonizing Vata.

RELEVANT RESEARCH REFERENCES:

1. Sharma PV. Dravyaguna Vijnana, Vol II – Chaukhamba Bharati Academy
2. Nadkarni KM. Indian Materia Medica – Popular Prakashan
3. Govind Das Sen. Bhaisajya Ratnavali – Chapter on Virechana preparations
4. Dash B & Junius. A Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicine – Panchasakar Churna utility in gut cleansing

CONTRAINDICATIONS & PRECAUTIONS:

• Avoid during pregnancy
• Not suitable in cases of chronic diarrhea, IBS-D, or loose stools
• Long-term use should be supervised by a practitioner
• May cause mild griping in sensitive individuals initially

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES:

• Rasa (Taste): Madhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent), Lavana (Salty), Kashaya (Astringent)
• Guna (Quality): Laghu (Light), Snigdha (Unctuous)
• Virya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
• Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Madhura (Sweet)
• Tridoshic Effect: Balances Vata and Kapha, mildly increases Pitta

INDIVIDUAL HERB PROFILES:

1. Saindhava (Rock Salt):
   Enhances digestion, softens stools, pacifies aggravated Vata, and helps with appetite improvement.
2. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula):
   Known as Vayahsthapana (age-sustaining), Haritaki detoxifies the intestines, supports digestion, and is mildly laxative and rejuvenative.

CLIMATE & REGION:

The herbs in Panchasakar Powder are predominantly cultivated across tropical and subtropical zones of India:

• Shanayapatra is widely grown in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
• Sunthi is cultivated in southern states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, known for their fertile, loamy soils.
• Mishreya thrives in cooler northern regions like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
• Saindhava is traditionally sourced from rock salt mines, particularly in the Himalayan belt (Himachal, Punjab, and Sindh).
• Haritaki trees are found in deciduous forests across the subcontinent, from the lower Himalayas to the Western Ghats.

STORAGE & PACKAGING:

·         • 100% pure, classical Ayurvedic Panchasakar powder
• 4 oz / 114 gm airtight pack
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight