Avalgujabijadi churnam is a herbal powder formulation, used for the treatment of leukoderma (vitiligo). It is used for external application.
Uses
Uses of Avalgujabijadi Churnam:
Used for external application in leukoderma.
Useful in tinea infection, dermatophytosis
Partially useful in treating burn scars.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Avalgujabijadi Choornam:
Avalguja beeja- Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia)– 1 kudava [187 gms]
Shuddha Haratala (Purified Arsenic compound)- 1 pala [48 gms]
Direction for use
Direction for use of Avalgujabeejadi Churnam:
This product is meant for external application only.
It is mixed with cow urine or water, made paste and applied over the affected area.
If this scalds the skin, the medium can be changed to Bakuchi oil, or coconut oil or Dineshavalyadi or Eladi tailam.
The paste is left on the skin for a period of 10 – 30 minutes. Then wash off with hot water.
Some doctors advice for early morning sunlight exposure after application of this paste.
vitiligo (leucoderma) remedy
Take Godhan ark / Gomutra Ark (cow urine distillate) – This should be easily available in any local Ayurvedic stores. It is also available in amazon website in India.
Take Avalgujabijadi churna
Mix a teaspoon of Avalgujabijadi churna along with a teaspoon of gomutra ark. Add a little water and make it into a paste. Apply it 30 minutes and stand under morning / evening sunrays for 10 -15 minutes, then wash off.
If you do not like the smell of gomutra arka, then you can do this paste just with water.
You can continue this for 2 – 3 months time.
There is another product called Avalgujadi lepa, which contains the mixture of cow urine and Avalguja beeja (Psoralea seeds)
Reference, manufacturer, package
Reference: Astanga Hridayam.
Manufacturer:Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, S. N. A. Oushadhashala Private Limited, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala (P) Ltd.
Presentation: Sachet of 10 g.
Side effects, shelf life
Avalguja beejadi Choornam side effects:
This product should only be used under strict medical supervision.
Accidental oral intake may cause poisonous symptoms.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place.
Shelf life: 2 years from the date of manufacture. If once opened, it should be used within 2-4 months.
Read related: Vitiligo – Ayurvedic treatment and medicines
Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
