Pronunciation:- Eladi choornam, Eladi Choorna, Eladi Chooran etc.
There are two types of Elaadi Choorna’s available which is having entirely different actions.
(Eladi gana churna) with 27 ingredients :-This type of Eladi Choornam has its reference from the Astangahradayam text book which is used for Skin Disorders, it can be used externally as well as internally.
First Type:- Indication: Used in skin diseases, itching, rashes, boil, insect bite, improves skin complexion.
Method of use: For external application sufficient quantity of powder mixed with milk or oil and applied over the skin. For internally ½ to 1 teaspoon of powder along with buttermilk two or three times a day before or after food as directed by the physician.
Side effects: No known side effects. Used under medical supervision.
Ingredients:
| SiNo | Sanskrit name | Quantity |
| 1 | Ela | 1Part |
| 2 | Sukshmela(Small) | 1Part |
| 3 | Turushka | 1Part |
| 4 | Kusta | 1Part |
| 5 | Phalini | 1Part |
| 6 | Jatamamsi | 1Part |
| 7 | jala(Netrabala) | 1Part |
| 8 | Dyamaka(Sugandhi trina) | 1Part |
| 9 | Sprikk | 1Part |
| 10 | Kacchora | 1Part |
| 11 | Chocha(Dalchinni) | 1Part |
| 12 | Patra | 1Part |
| 13 | Tagara | 1Part |
| 14 | Sthouneya | 1Part |
| 15 | Jatirasa | 1Part |
| 16 | Sukti | 1Part |
| 17 | Vyagranaka | 1Part |
| 18 | Surahva | 1Part |
| 19 | Agaru | 1Part |
| 20 | Srivasaka | 1Part |
| 21 | Kumkuma | 1Part |
| 22 | Chandana | 1Part |
| 23 | Guggulu | 1Part |
| 24 | Devadaru | 1Part |
| 25 | Khapura | 1Part |
| 26 | Punnaga | 1Part |
| 27 | Nagahva(nagakesara) | 1Part |
Method of Preparation: The above ingredients are powdered separately and mixed together in specified quantity.
Method of Storage: stored in airtight container in dryplace.
Shelf life period: Around 6 month.
Reference : Astangahradayam Sutrastana Shodanadigana 15: 43-44.
Ayurvedic properties:
Roga karma: Visha, varnaprasadana, kandu, pitaka, kota.
Dosha karma: Vatakaphahara
Other Karma: Twachya, raktadustihara, kandughna.
Second Type:- Eladi churnam for digestive system complaints:- This type of Eladi Choornam has its from reference Sahasrayogam text book.
Eladi Choornam ingredients –
Ela (Cardamom), Cinnamon, Nagakesara, Pepper, Long pepper, Ginger, – all in the gradually increasing proportion.
Fine powders of these spices are mixed together and kept inside a container.
Eladi Churna benefits –
Eladi Churna is traditionally used in the treatment of excessive salivation, anorexia, vomiting, pain abdomen and throat discomfort.
Those who complain of throat irritation and phlegm when they get up in the morning, they can take a small pinch of this powder with honey or hot water at night, after food.
Effect on Dosha – Balances Kapha and Vata at the level of oral cavity, stomach and intestines. May cause increase of Pitta.
Eladi Churna dose – 1 – 3 grams with sugar.
Diabetic people may take it along with water.
Eladi Choornam is advised after food.
Eladi Choornam side effects – People with gastritis and peptic ulcer may feel burning sensation in stomach and increased gastric irritation.
Care should be taken in chlidren and pregnant women.