Preparation of Hingwadi choorna: An Ayurvedic formulation for bronchial asthma

Choorna kalpana (process of size reduction) is familiar pharmaceutical preparation in Ayurveda. Bhavita choorna has an effective size reduction process and homogenously active substance in its final product. Hingwadi choorna mentioned in Ayurvedic classics contains the ingredients like Ferula asafoetida Linn. (Hingu), Unaqua sodium chloride (Souvarchalalavana), Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (Kola), Rubia cordifolia Linn. (Samanga), Piper longum Linn. (Pippali), Sidacordifolia Linn. (Bala), Citrus medica Linn (Matulunga). In this article, Hingwadi choorna was prepared by using modern pharmaceuticals stuffs. During the method of preparation of Hingwadi choorna according to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India was followed.