Bilwadi Churna is an Ayurvedic medicine in powder form, used in the treatment of colitis, diarrhea and dysentery. Bilwadi Churna combines the goodness of bel with other herbs which boost your digestive system.
Benefits
Benefits of Bilwadi Churna:
It eliminates harmful micro-organisms from your digestive tract, facilitates normal absorption of nutrients in intestines.
It stimulates digestive enzymes which aid in digestion.
It maintains acid-base balance and makes digestive system healthier for the better absorption of nutrients in the body.
It has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.
It has cooling effect on stomach and eases abdominal pain and discomfort immediately.
It also helps in reducing the nausea and vomiting caused by hyper-acidity.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Bilwadi Churna:
Bel Giri – Bilva – Aegle marmelos – It is useful in vomiting, abdominal colic pain etc.
Mochras – Shalmali exudate – Salmalia malabarica – Absorbent, styptic and relieves dysentery, indigestion and diarrhea.
Saunth – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – Absorbent and promotes digestion power. Being hot in nature, it helps to absorb excess moisture especially in intestines.
Dhai Phool – Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa – Due to its astringent properties it relieves diarrhea, dysentery and bleeding disorders.
Dhania – Coriander – Coriandrum sativum – Absorbent, useful in malabsorption syndrome, diarrhea, worm infestation etc.
Sounf – Fennel seed – Foeniculum vulgare – Useful in the treatment of indigestion, anorexia, worm infestation, constipation etc.
Bhang – Cannabis sativa – It is useful in the treatment of diarrhea, IBS, indigestion, anorexia etc.
Indications
Indications of Bilwadi Churna:
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Nausea
Vomiting
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Colitis
Dose
Dosage of Bilwadi Churna:
1 – 2 spoonful with lukewarm water twice / thrice a day.
Or as directed by the physician.
Side effects
Side effects of Bilwadi Churna:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advise for its usage during pregnancy, lactation period and in children.
Manufacturers, shelf life and package
Manufacturers:
Patanjali Ayurved Limited.
Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Limited.
Shelf life:
Two years from the date of manufacturing. If you have opened the seal of the container, better to finish the medicine within 2 – 3 months.
Package:
60 g, 100 g
With Homeopathy and western medicine
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
Can this medicine be continued while taking supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic / modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take Allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then take the Ayurvedic medicine.
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
