Amukkara Choornam is composed of spices and herbs like Syzygium aromaticum, Cinnamomum wightii,Elettaria cardamomum, Piper nigrum, Piper longum, Zingiber officinale, Withania somnifera and Cane sugarin geometric progression.

1. Lavangam (Clove)- Syzygium aromaticum 10 grams
2. Sirunaga poo (Cinnamon)- Cinnamomum wightii 20 grams
3. Ela arisi (Cardamom)- Elettaria cardamomum 40 grams
4. Milagu (Black pepper) Piper nigrum 80 grams
5. Thippili (Long pepper)- Piper longum 160 grams
6. Chukku (Dry ginger)- Zingiber officinale 320 grams
7. Amukkara (Withania)- Withania somnifera 640 grams
8. Sharkara (Cane sugar)- 1280 grams

9. Biomedical Action

   1. Analgesic: Relieve pain.
   2. Anticatarrhal: Remove excess mucous from the body.
   3. Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms.
   4. Antirheumatic: Alleviating or preventing rheumatism.
   5. Antitussive: Prevent or relieve a cough.
   6. Aphrodisiac:  Stimulates sexual desire.
   7. Appetizer: Improves appetite.
   8. Calmative: Having relaxing or pacifying properties
   9. Immunomodulatory: Modifies the immune response or the functioning of the immune system.
   10. Nervine: Tonifying effect on the nervous system.

   11. Uses Of Amukkara Choornam

       1. Anaemia
       2. Hiccups
       3. Insomnia
       4. Kapha Roga
       5. Leucorrhoea
       6. Rheumatic diseases
       7. Spermatorrhoea
       8. Spleen enlargement
       9. Tuberculosis
       10. Vata Roga, Rheumatoid Arthritis, arthritis, chronic inflammation of joints

       Dosage Of Amukkara Choornam

       The recommended dosage of powder is 1-2 grams with milk, Ghee or honey. It should be taken twice a day.

       In Kapha roga, excess mucous, take with honey and in case of Vata roga take with ghee. For promoting strength, weakness, sleep disorders etc take with milk.

       Suggestions, Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects and Warnings

       1. Effectivity of herbal medicine depends on many factors. A medicine suitable for one person may not essentially give same result in another person.
       2. Always take in recommended doses.
       3. Keep away from the sight and reach of children.
       4. It contains dry ginger, long pepper, black pepper and other hot potency medicinal herbs.  Therefore, people suffering from Pitta roga, hyperacidity, bleeding disorders and ulcers should take it cautiously.
       5. As a general rule, do not take any medicine without consulting gynecologist during pregnancy.
       6. It is safe to take during breastfeeding.
       7. It contains sugar and hence it is not suitable for diabetics.
       8. During treatment take light and easily digestible food. Do not drink al