Pushyanug Churna is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation, particularly associated with women’s reproductive and menstrual health. The classical formulation is described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali and contains multiple herbs plus purified red ochre (gairika).
Ingredients
The exact ingredient list can vary slightly between manufacturers, but the classical formulation commonly contains:
- Patha (Cissampelos pareira)
- Jambu seed (Jamun)
- Amra seed (Mango)
- Pashanabheda
- Rasanjana/Daruharidra
- Ambashtha
- Mocharasa/Shalmali
- Manjistha
- Kamal/Kamalkesar
- Ativisha
- Nagarmusta/Musta
- Bilva
- Lodhra
- Gairika (red ochre)
- Katphala
- Maricha (black pepper)
- Shunthi (dry ginger)
- Draksha/Munakka (raisins)
- Shyonaka
- Indrajav/Kutaja
- Anantamul/Sariva
- Dhataki/Dhayati
- Yashtimadhu/Mulethi
- Arjuna
Traditional benefits and uses
In Ayurveda, Pushyanug Churna is traditionally used for:
- Excessive menstrual bleeding and heavy periods.
- White vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea/Swetapradara).
- Irregular or painful menstruation.
- Supporting vaginal and reproductive health.
- Its astringent properties are traditionally used to help reduce excessive discharge and bleeding.
- It is also traditionally used for diarrhoea and some symptoms associated with piles.
