Interpreting the Indication of Narayana Churna in Udara Roga through the lens of Ayurvedic Guna Siddhanta

Authors

  • Sai Sudha C S
  • Maithri G M
  • Rajesh A. Udapudi
  • Mandara Shetty V
  • Prerana Purushotham
  • Rakshith Kumar L
  • Rucha Sarangi
  • Aakash Thakkar
  • Sai Sri Ram M
  • Anil Kumar K M

Keywords:

Ayurvedic Guna Siddhanta, Narayana Churna, Udara Roga

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The present study aims to understand the effect of Narayana Churna with Anupana of Takra as indicated in Ayurvedic classics, in the management of Udara Roga with the principles of Ayurvedic Guna Siddhanta. The ingredients of Narayana Churna are studied for their Rasa Panchaka. Properties of Takra are studied to assess its effect as Anupana with Narayana Churna. An effort is made to understand their cumulative effect in the management of Udara Roga.

Methodology: A literary review was done to collect references from Ayurvedic textbooks and classics- Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Text Book of Dravyaguna Vijnana, Bhava Prakasha etc. on Udara Roga, Narayana Churna and Takra. Also, the ingredients of Narayana Churna were studied for their Rasa Panchaka. Theoretically, understanding the effect of Narayana Churna with Takra in the management of Udara Roga was achieved by the Ayurvedic principle of Guna Siddhanta.

Key findings:

Majority of the ingredients of Narayana Churna possess Katu, Tikta Rasa; Laghu, Ruksha, Teekshna Guna and Ushna Veerya with Deepana-Pachana karma predominantly. They are indicated in the management of Shoola, Udara, Kandu, Kushta etc. The presence of Kshara and Lavana in the Churna catalyses the action of the formulation and also breaks the Samprapti of Udara Roga at the level of Dhatus.

Takra is found to have Deepana-Pachana effect which aids in improvement of both Jatharagni and Dhatvagni, Maandya of which is the main cause for the manifestation of Udara.

Conclusion: Narayana Churna with Takra is a well-formulated combination of drugs that is promising for the management of any type of Doshaja Udara. It works by improving the state of Agni, reducing Shotha, and ridding the Ama from the body. It also helps to open up the Swedavaha and Udakavaha Srotas, thus breaking the Samprapti and alleviating the disease

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2025-08-15

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C S SS, G M M, Udapudi RA, Shetty V M, Purushotham P, Kumar L R, et al. Interpreting the Indication of Narayana Churna in Udara Roga through the lens of Ayurvedic Guna Siddhanta. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 15 [cited 2026 Feb. 7];14(32S):10101-8. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/9757

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Vol. 14 No. 32S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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