Panchasakar churna: Purgative, carminative and stimulant used in constipation, colic, indigestion and other intestinal disorder. ** AYURVEDIC HERBAL SUPPLEMENT **
Purgative, carminative and stimulant used in constipation, colic, indigestion and other intestinal disorder.
Sanskrit word Panchasakar literally means five ingredients in equal parts.
Ingredients:
Shunthi Zingiber officinale Dry ginger Rhizome Haritaki Terminalia chebula Chebulic myrobalan Fruit Saunf Foeniculum vulgare Fennel seeds Senna Cassia angustifolia Indian senna Leaf Souvarchal Black salt
Shunthi and Saunf help to stimulate agni, Haritaki and Senna exert laxative action, Souvarchal i.e. black salt improves secretion of digestive juices.
This is how all the five ingredients together, help in stimulating the digestive functions. This composition also helps improving the general feeling of wellbeing. It works well especially in flatulence associated with ama (samavayu).
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Dabur Panchasakar Churna is a classical Ayurvedic five-herb powder traditionally used as a gentle laxative and digestive to support comfortable bowel movement and ease constipation, colic, and indigestion. "Panchasakar" means five ingredients in equal parts, and the blend is traditionally valued for stimulating digestion, easing flatulence, and supporting regular, comfortable elimination, especially where there is ama (toxins). It is taken at bedtime.
A classical five-herb laxative and digestive powder from Dabur
Traditionally eases constipation, colic, and indigestion
Taken at bedtime
+What are the five ingredients in Panchasakar Churna?
"Panchasakar" literally means five ingredients in equal parts, and the blend balances stimulating, laxative, and digestive actions.
Shunthi (dry ginger) and Saunf (fennel): kindle the digestive fire
Haritaki and Senna: provide the gentle laxative action
Souvarchal (black salt): supports the secretion of digestive juices
Together they stimulate digestion while easing comfortable elimination.
+How does Dabur Panchasakar Churna work?
Dabur Panchasakar Churna works by combining digestive stimulants (ginger, fennel) with gentle laxatives (haritaki, senna) and black salt. The ginger and fennel kindle the digestive fire, the haritaki and senna gently encourage bowel movement, and the black salt supports digestive secretions, so it is traditionally valued for easing constipation, colic, flatulence, and indigestion, especially when linked to ama. This is supportive, traditional care; persistent constipation or digestive problems should be assessed by a doctor. It is not intended to treat any disease.
+How do you take Dabur Panchasakar Churna?
The traditional way is to take about 3 to 5 grams (roughly half to one teaspoon) at bedtime with warm water, or as directed by your physician or Ayurvedic practitioner. A few pointers:
Bedtime with warm water suits its gentle overnight laxative action.
Start with a smaller amount to find what suits you, and drink plenty of water.
This is a 60g pack.
+Which dosha does Dabur Panchasakar Churna balance?
Panchasakar Churna mainly pacifies aggravated Vata, the dosha Ayurveda links to constipation, gas, colic, and trapped wind, while its warming digestives also support Kapha-related sluggish digestion. The balance of stimulating and laxative herbs eases comfortable elimination. This makes it well suited to Vata-predominant constipation with gas, used alongside good hydration and a wholesome diet. A practitioner can confirm whether it suits you.
+How is Panchasakar Churna different from Triphala or Isabgol?
All three support regularity but work differently. Panchasakar Churna contains senna, a gentle stimulant laxative, plus digestives, so it is more actively laxative and good for occasional constipation with gas. Triphala is a milder, rejuvenative bowel tonic for daily balance. Isabgol is a bulk-forming fibre that adds soft bulk with water. Choose Panchasakar for a gentle nudge with digestive support, Triphala for daily toning, or Isabgol for fibre. A practitioner can advise which suits you.
+Are there any precautions with Dabur Panchasakar Churna?
Panchasakar Churna contains senna, a stimulant laxative, so it is best used for occasional constipation rather than long-term daily use, and you should keep to the recommended amount and drink plenty of water. It is best avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and not given to young children, without professional guidance. Those with a bowel obstruction, persistent constipation, or on medication should consult their physician first. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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