Musta Churna - Pavaman

Pavaman Musta Churna – 100 g (Nut Grass powder):

🌿 What Is Musta?

• Botanical name: Cyperus rotundus, also known as Nut Grass or Nagarmotha. Used extensively in Ayurveda for its digestive, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. A light, drying powder with bitter‑pungent‑astringent taste (Rasa), cold potency (Sheetī), balancing Kapha and Pitta doshas.

✅ Key Benefits & Uses

Digestive & Metabolic Support

• Acts as a powerful carminative and deepana‑pachana herb: alleviates indigestion, bloating, IBS, dysentery, flatulence, nausea, and diarrhea. A decoction is especially effective for acute digestive issues like childhood diarrhea .

• Anti-obesity and lipid‑lowering effect observed in studies: regular use of Musta churna (e.g. 3 g thrice daily with diet & exercise) showed reductions in weight, BMI, waist‑hip ratio, LDL and triglycerides.

Detox & Anti-inflammatory Action

• Cleanses the digestive tract and supports liver and kidney function. Has antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, aiding skin clarity and systemic detoxification.

Women’s & Menstrual Health, Lactation

• Supports menstrual regulation, reduces cramps and thirst during fever, and eases postpartum lactation issues. Can be applied externally on breasts to unblock ducts and enhance milk flow.

💊 Dosage & Precautions

Typical Dose

• Powder: Usually 3–6 g/day, taken in divided doses with lukewarm water or honey.

• Decoction: 50–100 ml up to 3 times daily, especially useful in digestive or fever conditions.

Ayurvedic Guidelines

• For Atisāra (acute diarrhea) or indigestion, Musta is often paired with Vacha, Aconitum, Bilva, Pippali, and others in a 2–4 g dose with warm water (2–3 times daily) for 2–3 days.

• Or boiled in water/milk to prepare Musta kṣhīra for abdominal pain and diarrhea.