{"product_id":"hingwashtak-churna-50g","title":"Hingwashtak Churna | Digestive Spice Powder | Riddhish Herbals | 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHingwashtak Churna\u003c\/strong\u003e (also spelled Hingvashtak, Hingashtak, or Hingvastak Churna) is a classical Ayurvedic digestive powder built around \u003cem\u003eHing\u003c\/em\u003e (asafoetida) and seven supporting spices. The name says it plainly — \u003cem\u003eHing\u003c\/em\u003e plus \u003cem\u003eashtak\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning eight — so it is an eight-ingredient blend taken in equal parts. It is traditionally valued in Ayurveda to kindle \u003cem\u003eAgni\u003c\/em\u003e, the digestive fire, and to ease gas, bloating, and the heavy feeling that can follow a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hingwashtak Churna\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formulation belongs to the \u003cem\u003eDeepana–Pachana\u003c\/em\u003e group of classical churnas — the appetising and digestive spices. The blend is warming and grounding by nature. Classical texts describe it as especially suited to \u003cem\u003eVata\u003c\/em\u003e-type digestive sluggishness, the kind that shows up as wind, an irregular appetite, and discomfort after eating. Riddhish Herbals offers it as a finely milled 50g powder, marketed by Riddhish Herbals and packed to protect its aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Ayurvedic Importance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHingvashtaka Churna is classically described in \u003cem\u003eBhaishajya Ratnavali\u003c\/em\u003e (Agnimandya Adhikara) and is listed as an official formulation in the \u003cem\u003eAyurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I\u003c\/em\u003e. The recipe pairs \u003cem\u003eTrikatu\u003c\/em\u003e — Shunthi, Maricha, and Pippali — with two cumins, Ajmoda, rock salt, and purified Hingu. Each spice was chosen for its \u003cem\u003eDeepana\u003c\/em\u003e (appetising) and \u003cem\u003ePachana\u003c\/em\u003e (digestive) action, and the texts specify equal parts so that no single ingredient overwhelms the blend. Notably, our composition follows the precise classical recipe with Ajmoda (\u003cem\u003eTrachyspermum roxburghianum\u003c\/em\u003e) and Krishna Jirak (\u003cem\u003eCarum carvi\u003c\/em\u003e) rather than the more common commercial substitutions, staying true to the eight-spice ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic eight-spice formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to the classical equal-parts recipe, with all eight spices at 12.5% each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHing-forward blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built around purified asafoetida, the ingredient that gives the churna its name and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepana \u0026amp; Pachana spices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used to support appetite and healthy digestion as part of a daily routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarming and grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classically described as suited to Vata-type digestive sluggishness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely milled powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth texture that blends easily into food or warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine products, bill provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced and sold by Riddhish Herbals, serving customers since 2015.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoctor-guided selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan-India delivery with honest, knowledgeable support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients (label-verified — equal parts, 12.5% each)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunthi \/ Sunth (\u003cem\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/em\u003e) — dried ginger rhizome — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaricha \/ Marich (\u003cem\u003ePiper nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e) — black pepper fruit — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePippali (\u003cem\u003ePiper longum\u003c\/em\u003e) — long pepper fruit — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAjmoda (\u003cem\u003eTrachyspermum roxburghianum\u003c\/em\u003e) — ajmoda seed — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSindhav Lavan \/ Saindhava Lavana — rock salt — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShweta Jirak \/ Swet Jirak (\u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e) — white cumin seed — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrishna Jirak (\u003cem\u003eCarum carvi\u003c\/em\u003e) — black caraway seed — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHing Shudha \/ Hingu (\u003cem\u003eFerula asafoetida\u003c\/em\u003e) — purified asafoetida — 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch and Scientific References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsafoetida, the lead ingredient, has been the subject of published scientific review. A review of its biological activities and medicinal properties traced its long traditional use as a digestive and carminative agent across food and folk-medicine systems. — (Amalraj \u0026amp; Gopi, 2017 — Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine; PMID: 28725630). Results discussed in published literature do not replace individual guidance; results may vary from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassically, Hingvashtaka Churna is taken with the first portion of a meal blended into a little ghee, or 2 to 5 grams with lukewarm water after food — or as directed by your Ayurvedic physician. The traditional \u003cem\u003eanupan\u003c\/em\u003e (vehicle) is warm water or ghee, both of which suit the warming nature of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician. Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, lactating, taking any medication, or managing any health condition. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary from person to person. Read the label carefully before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed to preserve aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this AYUSH or GMP certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiddhish Herbals supplies genuine Ayurvedic products with a bill provided on every order. Certification specifics relate to the manufacturing unit; please ask our team for the current manufacturing licence and certificate details for this batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Hingwashtak Churna without a doctor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a classical digestive churna sold over the counter, but Ayurveda works best with personalised guidance. We recommend using it under the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, especially alongside other medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Hingwashtak Churna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an eight-spice Ayurvedic powder centred on Hing (asafoetida), traditionally used to support appetite and digestion and to ease gas and bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are its other names?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Hingvashtak Churna, Hingashtak Churna, Hingvastak Churna, Hingwastak Churan, and in Sanskrit as Hingvashtaka Churna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from other brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur blend follows the precise classical recipe with Ajmoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum) and Krishna Jirak (Carum carvi), rather than the common substitutions of ajwain or kalonji seen in some commercial powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it available at Riddhish Herbals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Riddhish Herbals stocks it in a 50g pack with pan-India delivery, serving customers since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the pack tightly closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the recommended anupan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional anupan is lukewarm water or a little ghee, taken with or after food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHas the lead ingredient been studied scientifically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Asafoetida has been reviewed in peer-reviewed literature for its traditionally recognised digestive and carminative properties (Amalraj \u0026amp; Gopi, 2017, Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine). 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