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AJWAIN TUMMA Product Identification • Generic Name: Ajwain Tumma • Type: Ayurvedic Patent Medicine • Primary Indication Area: Disorders of the digestive system, including indigestion, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, colic, and related gastrointestinal disturbances. • Therapeutic Indications: Ajwain Tumma is indicated for the management of digestive disorders such as indigestion (Ajeerna), flatulence (Adhmana), abdominal pain (Shoola), colic, bloating, and loss of appetite. It helps in improving digestion, relieving gas, and soothing gastrointestinal discomfort. Key benefits include: • Supports healthy digestion and helps relieve indigestion • Reduces gas formation, bloating, and flatulence • Helps alleviate abdominal pain and colic • Improves appetite and digestive fire (Agni) • Assists in easing stomach discomfort and heaviness • Traditionally used to maintain overall gastrointestinal comfort. Ingredients: Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) Botanical Name: Piper nigrum Ayurvedic Name: Maricha / Kali Mirch Key Phytoconstituents Piperine – enhances bioavailability, digestive stimulant, metabolic booster Volatile oils (β-caryophyllene, limonene) – carminative, anti-inflammatory Flavonoids – antioxidant support Alkaloids – thermogenic, digestive tonic Mechanism of Action (Ayurvedic & Physiological) Agni Deepana (Digestive Fire Stimulation): • Enhances secretion of digestive enzymes, improving digestion and nutrient absorption. Bioavailability Enhancer: • Piperine increases absorption and efficacy of co-administered nutrients and herbs. Metabolic Activation: • Thermogenic action supports metabolism and helps reduce Ama (toxins). Vata–Kapha Shamana: • Helps relieve gas, bloating, cough, and congestion. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant: • Reduces oxidative stress and supports overall tissue health. Sonth (Dry Ginger) – Role in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale (Rhizome, dried) Ayurvedic Name: Shunthi / Sonth Key Active Constituents (Biochemistry) • Gingerols & Shogaols – digestive stimulant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic • Zingerone – carminative, anti-spasmodic • Volatile oils – improve gut motility, reduce gas • Phenolic compounds – antioxidant, mucosal protective Mechanism of Action in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain 1. Agni Deepana & Pachana (Improves Digestion) • Stimulates gastric enzymes and bile secretion • Enhances digestion of food, preventing Ama formation 2. Carminative & Anti-flatulent Action • Relaxes intestinal smooth muscles • Helps expel trapped gas and reduces fermentation 3. Anti-spasmodic Effect (Pain Relief) • Shogaols reduce intestinal spasms • Decreases gut hypersensitivity 4. Acid Regulation & Mucosal Protection • Improves gastric emptying, preventing acid backflow • Enhances protective mucus layer of stomach lining 5. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant • Inhibits inflammatory mediators (COX, prostaglandins) • Protects gastric mucosa from irritation Pippali (Long Pepper) – Biochemistry in Gas, Flatulence & Colic Pain Botanical Name: Piper longum Key Bioactive Compounds: Piperine, Piperlongumine, Essential oils, Alkaloids Biochemical Actions in GI Disorders 1. Digestive Enzyme Activation (Anti-gas effect) • Piperine stimulates gastric juice, pancreatic enzymes, and bile secretion • Improves digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins • Prevents intestinal fermentation (major cause of gas & flatulence) 2. Carminative Action • Essential oils relax intestinal smooth muscles • Facilitates expulsion of trapped gas 3. Gut Motility Regulation • Piperine modulates enteric nervous system signaling • Normalizes peristalsis (prevents stasis and spasms) 4. Anti-spasmodic Action (Colic Pain Relief) • Piperlongumine inhibits calcium channel–mediated smooth muscle contraction • Reduces intestinal spasms 5. Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic Effect • Inhibits inflammatory mediators (COX-2, TNF-α) • Reduces gut wall inflammation and hypersensitivity 6. Acid Balance & Mucosal Safety • Mild stimulant of gastric secretion (gentler than black pepper) • Supports protective mucus layer at therapeutic doses Namak (Rock Salt / Saindhava Lavana) Botanical Name: Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Ayurvedic Name: Saindhava Lavana / Samudra Lavana Key Phytoconstituents • Sodium chloride (NaCl) – stimulates gastric secretions, bile, and digestive enzymes • Trace Minerals (Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron) – support enzymatic functions, gut motility, and neuromuscular balance • Lavana Rasa (Salty Taste) – liquefies Ama (undigested toxins) and enhances Agni (digestive fire) Mechanism of Action in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain • Digestive Secretion Stimulation: Sodium ions enhance salivary, gastric, and pancreatic enzymes, improving breakdown of food and preventing gas formation. • Carminative & Anti-flatulent Effect: Facilitates smooth passage of food and helps expel trapped gas from the intestines. • Gut Motility & Nerve Function: Electrolytes support enteric nervous system signaling, reducing intestinal spasms and colicky pain. • Acidity Regulation: Saindhava rock salt buffers excessive gastric acid without irritating the stomach lining. • Ama Pachana (Ayurvedic Detoxification): Liquefies and mobilizes undigested food/toxins, enhancing absorption and efficacy of co-administered digestive herbs. Amchur (Dried Mango Powder) Botanical Name: Mangifera indica (unripe fruit) Ayurvedic Name: Amchur / Amra Phala Churna Key Phytoconstituents • Organic Acids (Tartaric, Malic, Citric Acid) – digestive stimulant, carminative, mild laxative • Polyphenols & Flavonoids – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) – supports tissue health, immunity, and digestion • Pectin & Fiber – improves gut motility and prevents constipation • Sugars (Glucose, Fructose) – nutritive, support energy Mechanism of Action in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain • Digestive Stimulation: Organic acids stimulate gastric juice and digestive enzymes, improving breakdown of food and preventing stagnation. • Carminative Action: Helps expel trapped gas and reduces bloating. • Acidity Regulation: Mildly sour nature helps balance stomach pH and improves appetite. • Anti-spasmodic Effect: Polyphenols reduce intestinal spasms, alleviating colicky pain. • Gut Motility Support: Fiber and pectin improve peristalsis, preventing constipation-related gas and discomfort. Sudh Hing (Asafoetida) Botanical Name: Ferula asafoetida Ayurvedic Name: Hing / Sudh Hing Key Phytoconstituents • Resins (Asafoetidin, Ferulic Acid, Umbelliferone) – digestive stimulant, anti-spasmodic, anti-flatulent • Volatile Oils (Sulfur-containing compounds, Terpenes) – carminative, antimicrobial, smooth muscle relaxant • Gum & Polysaccharides – demulcent, gut-soothing • Phenolic Compounds – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory Mechanism of Action in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain • Carminative Action: Relaxes intestinal smooth muscles, helping expel trapped gas and reduce bloating. • Anti-spasmodic Effect: Volatile oils reduce intestinal spasms and colicky pain. • Digestive Stimulation: Enhances secretion of gastric juices and digestive enzymes, improving digestion and preventing fermentation. • Anti-flatulent & Vata-pacifying: Balances Vata in the gut, reducing excessive gas and discomfort. • Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant: Protects gut lining from oxidative stress and inflammation, soothing stomach irritation. Ajwain (Carom Seeds) Botanical Name: Trachyspermum ammi Ayurvedic Name: Ajwain / Ajmoda Key Phytoconstituents • Thymol – carminative, antimicrobial, digestive stimulant • Volatile Oils (γ-Terpinene, Para-Cymene) – anti-flatulent, spasmolytic • Flavonoids – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory • Saponins & Alkaloids – metabolic support, gut tonic Mechanism of Action in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain • Carminative & Anti-flatulent: Relaxes intestinal smooth muscles, expelling trapped gas and reducing bloating. • Digestive Stimulation: Stimulates gastric juices, bile, and digestive enzymes, improving breakdown of food and preventing fermentation. • Anti-spasmodic: Reduces intestinal spasms and colicky abdominal pain. • Antimicrobial: Helps prevent dysbiosis or gas caused by gut microbes. • Vata-Pacifying: Balances Vata in the gut, aiding digestion and reducing heaviness or discomfort. Geru (Red Ochre / Red Earth) Botanical Name: Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃) Ayurvedic Name: Geru / Raktapitta Shamak Key Phytoconstituents • Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃) – supports haemoglobin synthesis and tissue health • Trace Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Silica) – aid enzymatic and metabolic processes • Natural Clay Minerals – absorbent, gut-soothing Mechanism of Action in Gas, Acidity & Stomach Pain • Digestive Support: Mildly stimulates digestive enzymes and balances digestive fire (Agni). • Anti-flatulent & Absorbent Action: Clay minerals help absorb excess gas and toxins from the gut. • Gut Lining Protection: Forms a protective layer over irritated mucosa, reducing burning sensation from acidity. • Vata-Kapha Balancing: Reduces colic, heaviness, and bloating. • Trace Mineral Support: Contributes to enzymatic and metabolic functions important in digestion. Dosage: 1. Dose per intake: 5-10 gm 2. Frequency: 2 times daily 3. How to take: With water Precautions • Do not exceed the prescribed dose • Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before use in: o Children o Elderly o Patients with chronic illness • Monitor for any side effects (e.g., digestive discomfort) • Maintain proper diet and hydration to support bowel health
