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Choorn`a

KeywordChoorn`a
TypeR.B
Etymology/ Definitionचूर्णितं बहुधा खण्डीकृतम्। सु. सू. १८/३० डल्हण
ReferenceS.Su.18/30, S.Su.37/11
Literary MeaningM / W – powder
Implied MeaningIt is one of the basic drug forms, which means fine powder. Most of the drugs are advised to the patient in this form. It is advisable to take Choorn`a along with different adjuvant for better effect e. g. honey, Ghee
ElaborationAs per S`haarangadhara Choorn`a is a substance prepared by powdering a herb and then filtering it through appropriate fine mesh.
Its dose is three Maasha ( 3 gms .) at a time with appropriate Anupaana Sitopalaadi Choorn`a is indicated in Raajayakshmaa ( Tuberculosis ).
SynonymsRaja Kshoda

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