Hingwastak Powder

DESCRIPTION:

Hingwashtak Powder is a renowned Ayurvedic formulation traditionally used to support digestion, reduce bloating, and relieve abdominal discomfort. It is a blend of potent carminative and digestive herbs, including Hingu (Asafoetida), Pippali (Long Pepper), Sunthi (Dry Ginger), Jeeraka (Cumin), and Ajmoda (Celery). This combination effectively balances Vata and Kapha doshas, making it beneficial for conditions like indigestion, gas, constipation, and loss of appetite.

INDICATIONS:

● Improves appetite and Digests toxins.
● Promotes digestive health.
● Relieves from flatulence, hard stools and gas problems.
● Helps relieve inflammation and irritation in the bowels.
● Relieve from stomach pain caused by indigestion.
● Hingwashtak powder is being recommended as a remedy for anorexia.
● Helps relieve inflammation of joints as an adjuvant in rheumatoid arthritis and joint diseases.

PHARMACOLOGY:

● Digestive stimulant – Sunthi, Pippali, and Jeeraka enhance enzyme secretion and promote digestion.
● Carminative – Hingu and Ajmoda reduce bloating and help expel gas.
● Anti-spasmodic – Pippali and Hingu relax intestinal muscles, easing cramps.
● Appetite booster – Saindhava Lavana and Jeeraka improve taste perception and stimulate appetite.
● Ama-reducing – Sunthi and Pippali help in the digestion of undigested toxins (Ama).
● Vata-balancing – Hingu, Ajmoda, and Saindhava Lavana regulate Vata, preventing gas formation.
● Kapha-reducing – The heating nature of the ingredients breaks down excess mucus and supports metabolism.

INGREDIENTS:

Each package contains (4 Oz / 114 Gm)

• Piper nigrum (Marich)
• Piper longum (Pippali)
• Zingiber officinale (Sunthi)
• Apium graveolens (Ajmoda)
• Rock salt (Saindhava lavana)
• Cuminum cyminum (Jeerak)
• Ferula asafoetida (Hingu)

PROPERTIES:

• Rasa: Katu (Pungent), Lavana (Salty)
  ● Guna: Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
• ● Veerya: Ushna (Hot)
  ● Vipaka: Katu (Pungent)
  ● Doshaghnata (Effect on Doshas): Balances Vata and Kapha

DOSAGE:

Internal Use: 1-3 grams with warm water or ghee before meals, as advised by an Ayurvedic physician.
External Use: Used in Vata-related pain relief therapies when combined with oils

CONTRADICTION:

● Not suitable for individuals with hyperacidity or gastritis.
● Avoid in cases of ulcers or severe Pitta imbalance.
● Pregnant and lactating women should consult a physician before use.

AYURVEDIC DESCRIPTION:

1. Hingu (Asafoetida) – A powerful digestive, gas reliever, and anti-flatulent.
2. Pippali (Long Pepper) – Enhances digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
3. Sunthi (Dry Ginger) – Warms the digestive tract and stimulates appetite.
4. Jeeraka (Cumin) – Improves digestion, relieves bloating, and balances Vata.
5. Ajmoda (Celery Seeds) – Anti-spasmodic, relieves gas and abdominal cramps.
6. Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt) – A natural digestive enhancer and appetite booster.

CLIMATE & REGION:

The ingredients of Hingwashtak Powder are sourced from different climatic zones across India. Hingu is obtained from dry, arid regions, while Sunthi and Pippali thrive in warm and humid areas. Jeeraka and Ajmoda are cultivated in temperate regions, ensuring the highest quality and potency of the formulation.