DOOGNA (Sunthi Churan)

Key Ingredient: Sunthi (Dry Ginger)
Effect on Dosha: V-, K-, P+. Vipak: Sweet Energy: Warming/Drying
Action: Stimulant, anti-depressant, expectorant, analgesic, carminative, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, laxative, tonic.
Indication: cold, flu, indigestion, Vomiting, abdominal pain, arthritis, headaches, impotence, diarrhoea, asthama, respiratory track.
Usage: Tea, cooking (for doogna sunthi churan) massage & compress (Clean Boond ginger drops).
Caution: Avoid use if one has inflammatory skin diseases, high fever, bleeding or ulcers are present. Consult a gynecologist before using during or after Pregnancy.
Dosage :1 to 2 gm once or twice daily or as directed by physician.
Anupan: Dosage ratio of 70% Amla & 30% ginger can be:
1) Mixed with luke-warm water & taken orally. (useful in treating burning sensation in the chest)
2) Taken with honey for asthma/ heavy cough for improvement in respiratory treatment.