Hingvastaka

Hingvastaka is a remedy for digestive disturbances, and its heating quality enkindles the digestive fire, stimulates a healthy appetite, and ensures that nutrients are properly absorbed and assimilated. Its grounding quality helps calm excessive air movement in the system and serves as an antidote for gas. The oily nature of the herbs supports the natural lubrication of the intestines, assisting in thorough, healthy elimination.  Symptoms related to the Apana Vayu include bloating, gas, lower intestinal pain, and constipation, and those related to the Udana Vayu include belching, hiccups, and indigestion.

Hingvastaka helps regulate the Samana Vayu in the middle of the stomach, allowing the Apana Vayu to descend quickly.  It can help address fungal imbalances, such as Candida, and clear Ama.  It has a positive effect on correcting the flow of Vata with respiratory disorders by reducing mucus in the lungs and allowing Prana to flow freely; it is indicated for asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, and shortness of breath.  It is also used for Diverticulosis, premenstrual cramping, angina, intestinal colic, and cardiac pain.

Ingredients: Ginger, pepper, pippali, celery seed, rock salt, black cumin, and asafoetida

Energetics: Pungent, salty, heating, and pungent

Balances: Vata and Kapha, and can increase Pitta

Actions: Kindles the digestive fire and Digests intestinal toxins

Biomedical Actions: Carminative, digestive, laxative, antispasmodic, expectorant, analgesic.

Contradictions:

When Pregnant

Recommended Dosage:

1-2 gr. 3x a day in capsules