Vacha Powder (for external use only)
As per Ayurveda
(For external use only)
Vacha Powder helps to boost brain memory and act as brain tonic. It helps to maintain healthy state of mind.
Due to sharp property of Vacha Powder (Acorus Calamus), it helps to control the Rajas (passion) and Tamas (Ignorance) properties that are unhealthy states of mind. It also helps to support the memory.
Primary Benefits as per Ayurveda
- Vacha is a support for healthy nervous system.
- It is helpful in many gas or vitiated vatta(air).
- Support healthy appetite.
- Support healthy liver function.
- It supports physical and mind strength to fight with daily life stress and tension.
- The powder of Vacha and white sandal makes a face-pack for healthy skin.
- A thick paste of Vacha mixed with water / oil is mostly recommended by many ayurvedic herbalists for local application as per requirement.
Other Benefits as per Ayurveda
- Helps to maintain healthy state of mind.
- Helps to extract extra Kapha (Water) from body.
- Helps to support healthy body.
- Helps to support digestive fire.
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As per Ayurveda:
Family Name: Araceae
Properties:
- Rasa (Taste): Bitter and Pungent.
- Veerya (Potency): Hot
- Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Pungent
- Guna (Quality): Sharp and Light.
- Unique Property: Acts as brain tonic.
- Effect on Doshas (Humors): Helps to pacify extra Kapha (Water) and Vata (Air) in body & may vitiate the Pitta (Fire).
Chemical Composition:
The important constituents of Indian calamus oil are asarone and its ß-isomer. The dried rhizomes constitute the drug Calamus of commerce. The rhizomes, roots and leaves yield a light brown to brownish yellow volatile oil known as Calamus oil.
Best Source:
It is found growing wild and is also cultivated throughout India, ascending to an altitude of 2,200m in the Himalayas.
For external use only:
- Vacha Powder helps to boost brain memory and act as brain tonic. It helps to maintain healthy state of mind.
- Due to sharp property of Vacha Powder (Acorus Calamus), it helps to control the Rajas (passion) and Tamas (Ignorance) properties that are unhealthy states of mind. It also helps to support the memory.
Serving Size:
- Take 3-5 Gms (half to one teaspoon) 2 times a day Vacha Powder with water 1-2 hrs after meals. Take first dose after breakfast.
- External Use: Make a thick paste of Vacha with according to the requirement & apply it on the required area. Best use to apply on the bones and joints.
Food to Favour:
- Fresh fruits [Papaya, grapes, apple, pear, peach]
- Vegetables [Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, lentils, black grams, green grams, carrot, green peas, pumpkin]
- Milk
- Honey
- Cinnamomum
- Yellow lentils
- Food rich in pungent taste.
Food to Avoid:
- Heavy, fried and fatty food.
- Excessive salty or spicy food.
- Food that is hot in nature.
- Cold drinks
- Junk food
- Pizza
- Burger
- Noodles
- Chips
- Ice cream
Do’s:
- Take regular exercise like Yoga (anulom vilom or pranayama).
- Use nasya dravya [nasal drops].
Don’t:
- Avoid suppression of natural urges.
- Avoid taking chilled water.
- Avoid excessive hard works.
Healthy Tips:
- Nutritional diet
- Morning walk
- Yoga
- Peaceful mind
- Positive thinking
PRECAUTIONS:
Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of health care provider. Keep away from the reach of children.
Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books:
CLASSICAL REFERENCES:
- Bhavapraksha Nighantu
- Dhanwntri Nighantu
- Dravyaguna Vigana
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India
SCIENCTIFIC REFERENCES:
- George RP, Yoshiaki K, Cherry LH (1986). 118. Isolation and Structure of Bryostatin 9. J. Nat. Prod., 49 (4): 661-664.
- Modhumita G (2006). Properties of Haem Peroxidase from Acorus calamus. Ann. Bot. 2006, 98(6): 1145-1153.
- Dandiya PC, Cullumbine H (1959). Studies on Acorus calamus (iii): some pharmacological actions of the volatile oil. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 125(4): 353-359.
- Acorus calamus contains A-Alpha and B-Beta. B-Beta tends to induce carcinogenic activity in animals according to a study. So vacha has been banned by FDA IN USA as a dietary supplement and should not be used internally as per FDA regulations. But vacha powder can be used externally by making its paste with water and applying in the affected joint conditions. Vacha powder is also used in panchkarma therapy as udvartana powder.
