Lavan Bhaskar Churna Benefits, Ingredients, Dose, Side Effects
Lavan Bhaskar Churna is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine for gastritis. Lavan means salt. Sochal salt and Sea salts are the main ingredients of Lavan Bhaskar Churna. It is a traditional Ayurvedic product, having reference in many famous Ayurvedic text books. Its main ingredient is salt.
Lavan Bhaskar Churna is also known by the terms – Bhaskar Lavan Churna, Lavan Bhaskar Choorna etc.
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Shloka Sanskrit verse
Ingredients, Dosage
Samudra lavana – Sea salt – 96 grams
Souvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt – 60 grams
Vida lavana – Black salt – 24 grams
Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt – 24 grams
Dhanyaka – coriander – Coriandrum sativum – Fruit – 24 grams
Trikatu – 3 medicinal spices
Long pepper – Piper longum – Fruit – 24 grams
Black pepper – Piper nigrum – Fruit – 24 grams
and
Ginger – Zingiber officinale – Rhizome – 12 grams
Long pepper – Piper longum – Root – 24 grams
Kaala jeera – Black cumin – Carum carvi – Fruit – 24 grams
Patraka – Cinnmomum tamala – Leaves – 24 grams
Nagakeshar – Mesua ferrea – Stamens – 24 grams
Taleesapatra – Abies webbiana – Leaves – 24 grams
Amlavetasa – Solena amplexicaulis – Fruit – 24 grams
White cumin – Cuminum cyminum – Fruit – 12 grams
Dadima – Pomegranate – Punica granatum – Dried seed – 48 grams
Cinnamon – Cinnamom zeylanicum – Stem bark – 6 grams
Ela – cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum – Seed – 6 grams.
Method of Manufacturing
Powdered salts are roasted to remove the moisture content. Rest of the ingredients are powdered separately and mixed together along with salts.Then triturated with lemon juice.
Lavan bhaskar churna dosage-
3 grams – once or twice in a day before food or after food, as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
It is traditionally advised to be taken along with Butter milk.
Benefits, Effect on Tridoshas
Lavanbhaskar churna Benefits
Lavan Bhaskar Churna is traditionally used in the treatment of abdominal bloating, gas problem, spleen diseases, hemorrhoids, constipation, fistula, abdominal pain, indigestion, respiratory conditions, cough, cold.
Is it useful to gain weight?
It is not useful to gain weight. However, if the appetite is low and that is causing weight loss, then it is prescribed for a period of few weeks to improve appetite.
Effect of Lavan Bhaskar Churna over Tridosha –
Lavan Bhaskar Churna balances Vata and Kapha at the level of stomach and intestines. (gastro intestinal tract)
Side effects
Lavanbhaskar churna side effects –
Higher dose than prescribed may cause stomach irritation and burning sensation.
Since it contains salts, people with hyper acidity, and kidney diseases, who are advised restriction on salts need to take care.
Manufacturers
Companies that manufacture Lavan Bhaskar Churna –
Baidyanath Lavan Bhaskar Churna is quite famous,
Zandu,
Vedik herbs also manufactures it.
Difference between Lavanabhaskara and Lavangadi Churna
Lavangadi is used in treating diarrhoea, dysentery, ulcerative colitis, bloating and abdominal colic, fever and indigestion. Read more about it here
Lavanabhaskar is used for treating abdominal bloating, gas problem, spleen diseases, hemorrhoids, constipation, fistula, abdominal pain, indigestion, respiratory conditions, cough, cold.
46 comments
Ramesh
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Ramesh
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Thanks 🙂
Giri Ongole
Sir,
Which form of salt better suits a BP patient, My mother aged 74 has BP and diabetic too.
Kindly advise if Bhaskara lavana or Saindha Lavana are good for her.
She was advised to restrict salt intake as she had undergone procedures for 2 stents.
Thanks
Giri
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Hi, she can use Saindhava Lavana or common salt in very small quantities.
Nevil
Is there an expiry date for lavan churna
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
If the bottle is opened, better to empty it within 1 – 2 months.
If it is a sealed air tight container, then its expiry date extends upto 6 months to 1 year from the date of manufacture.
Because it contains salt, which absorbs moisture, its shelf life is quite less.
Bhaswati Bhattacharya
Could you give the rasa/guna/virya/vipaka and the effect on agni? Is Bhaskarlavana for people with manda-agni gastritis, or tikshna-agni gastritis?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Rasa – Lavana (salt taste).
Guna – Ushna, Teekshna (hot, piercing).
Vipaka – Katu Vipaka – pungent taste conversion after digestion.
Veerya – Ushna
It is more useful in Mandagni gastritis. In Teekshna agni gastritis, usually Tikta Pachaka like Guduchi, Nimba etc are used.
APS
Is Lavanbhaskar churna good for people haivng BP, cholestrol etc
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
This churna is best avoided in people with high BP.
It is beneficial in high cholesterol.
ASN Murthy
Sir, If high BP candidates use the lavana bhaskar is safe or not
Kumar
Dr. It’s been 4 months that I got of jaundice. One of my uncle suggested this as I am having gas problem and burning sensation. Is it advised to take this?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Assuming that the jaundice has been cured, you can take this.
Aniruddha Bandyopadhyay
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arja P
is lavan bhaskar churna used for removing aam from stomach?
arja P
thanks for replying.how to use it for removing aam?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
1 teaspoon, 2 times a day after food with a cup of warm water or buttermilk, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor for 2 – 6 weeks time.
Sushant Gupta
Is it safe to use lavana bhaskar churns for gastric trouble during pregnancy period.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Homeopathy, Ayurveda both are very good. Because of your grandma’s age, it is very difficult to advice online. Please consult a local doctor.
Vikash sharma
Sir I am having little obesity and problem of constipation wether this laavn bhaskar churna is good as remedy of both
r k singh
Sir, which churna is better for gas and bloating- lavanbhaskar or hingwastak? i am confused in selecting.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Lavan bhaskar
Santosh
Not seen such nice article ever in my life. Further, doctor has given such a nice explanation to each and every questions from all the audiences.
Thank you very much for such a dedication.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Welcome!
sudhir
Pls explain the difference between lavan bhaskar and hingwashtak churna
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Both are used for improving appetite. Hinwashtak churna is more spicy and improves appetite well.
Lavan bhaskar churna is bit easier on stomach.
Read more about hingwastak churna here
https://www.easyayurveda.com/2011/11/07/hingwastak-churna-uses-ingredients-dose-ayurvedic-medicine-for-indigestion/
Atul Sarmah
Can look use Lavant bhaskar churns along with triphala churna for treatment of constipation
Asha
Thanks Sir..
Neha
Is lavanbhaskar is good for hard constipation.and I want to loose weight.this churns is good or not lavanbhaskar.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Lavan bhaskar is good for both the purposes.
Azim Shamshad
Sir,
My mother is diabetic and she has hypertension..
Can she take Lavan bhaskar once a while…. When she indigestion problems
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Once in a while is fine to take.
Suheb
Can Lavan Bhaskar be taken for mucus in stool.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Mucus in stool can occur due to various causes. It is very difficult to judge. Please consult a doctor directly.
Ramya
Namaskaram Sir,
Can we use Baskaran lavanam to 3years old kid, if yes how to use?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
If it is not prescribed by your Ayurvedic doctor, better not to use it.
Veependra Singh
Sir, can we take lavanbhaskar churna before food.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Yes
Jayita Chatterjee
Sir, my Dad is suffering from sodium imbalances(low sodium level). Is Lavan Bhaskar Churna good to increase his sodium level? Please can you suggest any other way to increase the sodium level?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Yes, it helps to increase sodium levels in the blood.
Latha
Cane we recommend lavan Bhaskar churna for correction of low sodium levels of blood in aged people. 81 yrs
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Yes.
MEHAK SACHDEVA
IS IT IS GOOD FOR LOOSE MOTION?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
No.
Gargee
Can lavan bhaskar churna treat food allergies?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Yes, it can.