College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Hingvastak Churna HERBAL POWDER

Relieves gas & bloating, improves digestion, and tastes delicious. Hingvastak is the preferred digestive for Vata body type, although Kapha types may use it as well..

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Certified organic hingvastak powder is used to destroy gas, burn toxicity, maintain regularity and promote healthy digestion in Vata and Kapha.

Ingredients: celery**, cumin**, asafoetida, salt, organic trikatu (ginger, black pepper, and pippali).

**Certified organically grown

Dosage: 1/8-1/4tsp sprinkled on meals.

4oz is approximately one month's supply.

SUGGESTED USE

1/8-1/4 tsp sprinkled on food 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Hingvastak Churna

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Affinity: Digestion
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Hingvastak Churna
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Hingvastak Churna

Lemon Zest

Lemon Zest has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative

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Cardamom

Cardamom has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Carminative, Appetizer, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Appetizer, Digestive

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Warms-abdomen, Carminative, Antispasmodic, Digestive

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Appetizer, Digestive

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Warms-abdomen, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Appetizer

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Warms-abdomen

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Hingvastak Churna

Trikatu

Trikatu has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive, Warms-abdomen, Appetizer

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive

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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine

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Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine

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Pushkaramoola

Pushkaramoola has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Bitter Orange Peel

Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Nervine

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Impact of Hingvastak Churna

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your temperature?

0
1
8
26
8
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
29
13
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the color of your tongue body?

3
24
0
17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the swelling of your tongue body?

8
11
25
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your appetite/hunger?

0
3
16
17
8
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your digestion speed?

5
23
12
3
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

TOXINS

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the amount of gas & bloating?

10
12
16
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your stool smell?

3
8
20
12
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

Tongue: How did Hingvastak Churna affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

5
17
20
2
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the color of your tongue coating?

3
2
4
7
28
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your urine smell?

1
0
31
11
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
0
39
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your sweat smell?

0
7
26
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

HYDRATION

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
31
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
10
24
7
2
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your energy levels?

0
2
14
24
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your muscle tension?

3
13
23
3
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your anxiety?

3
14
21
4
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the stillness of your tongue?

8
27
9
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

DIGESTION

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your appetite/hunger?

0
3
16
17
8
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your digestion speed?

5
23
12
3
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the amount of gas & bloating?

10
12
16
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

TONGUE

Tongue: How did Hingvastak Churna affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

5
17
20
2
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the swelling of your tongue body?

8
11
25
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the color of your tongue body?

3
24
0
17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the stillness of your tongue?

8
27
9
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the color of your tongue coating?

3
2
4
7
28
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
10
24
7
2
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

STOOL

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0
5
18
17
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your stool color?

3
0
1
1
39
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your stool lightness?

2
13
21
6
2
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your stool smell?

3
8
20
12
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your stool consistency?

4
16
14
10
0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

URINE

How did Hingvastak Churna affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
0
39
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your urine clarity?

2
34
8
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your urine smell?

1
0
31
11
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your urine lightness?

1
6
30
6
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
31
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

SWEAT

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your sweat smell?

0
7
26
10
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
29
13
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 44 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

SYSTEMIC

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your temperature?

0
1
8
26
8
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your energy levels?

0
2
14
24
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your muscle tension?

3
13
23
3
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)

How did Hingvastak Churna affect your anxiety?

3
14
21
4
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 43 Study ID:46 (2021-03-01 - 2021-04-20)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Hingvastak Churna may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

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Reviews for Hingvastak Churna

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A little goes a long way. I always add it to vegetable kitchari.
- Matthew Moxcey, Standish, ME
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I like that this makes me feel warm when I drink it. I am usually always cold and I think this will be great to use especially in the winter. I like the taste as a spice for my food as well ibonly tried it twice, but ibread ots good for digestion so I want to try it more to see if that helps me. The resealable pouch is good too. Thank you
- Courtney Heroux, Hilbrook
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