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Can I use Shuddhi Churna for my gut health with anxiety and digestive issues?
Mental Disorders
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Can I use Shuddhi Churna for my gut health with anxiety and digestive issues? - #43773

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I have anxiety disorder, i did take some sedatives to regulate my mood, I'm 17, and i weight 34kg i have issues with eating food, i don't feel like eating most of the time and when i do, my stomach doesn't like it, i have digestive issues aswell. Right now im not taking any sedatives for anxiety but i do take meds at night to sleep, I'm having periods, can i consume shuddhi churna for my gut health

How long have you been experiencing anxiety and digestive issues?:

- 3-6 months

What triggers your anxiety or digestive discomfort?:

- Stressful situations

How would you describe your appetite?:

- Rarely hungry
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HELLO,

You are experiencing a combination of

A) ANXIETY DISORDER -anxiety affects the brain-> stomach->appetite system -when you’re anxious, the brain reduces hunger signals and slow digestion -This is why you feel –poor appetite –stomach discomfort when eating –nausea, bloating, cramping –difficulty finishing meals

B) WEAK DIGESTION In Ayurveda your digestive fire is low and unstable This happens when -you skip meals -you eat while stressed -you eat too little because of anxiety -you take sleep mediicnes that slow the gut -you have low body weight -you are on your periods (which naturally weakens digestion)

Signs in your body -you don’t feel hungry -you stomach feels heavy or uncomfortable after food -gas or bloating -tiredness -no interest in food -mood dips

C) BODY COSTITUTION IMBALANCE At 17, with anxiety , low weight, low sleep quality, and digestive sensitivity- vata is naturally aggravated

why this matters -vata affects the mind-> anxiety -vata affects the gut-> poor digestion -vata reduces appetite-> further weight loss This becomes a cycle Anxiety->poor digestio-> weak body-> more anxiety-> more digestive issues

D) YOU ARE ON YOUR PERIODS During menstruation -digestion becomes weaker -pitta increases-> acidity, sensitivity -the body loses energy-> more fatigue -you are more likely to react badly to strong herbs like shuddhi churna This is why purgatives or strong powders are not safe for you

WHY SHUDDHI CHURNA IS NOT ADVISABLE FOR YOU Most shuddhi churna formulas contain -triphala = strong for weak body -trikatu= heating herbs -laxatives like Senna, castor, nishoth

These can -overstimulate your gut -increase diarrhea -reduce electrolyte balance - increase weakness -irritate your stomach during periods -worsen anxiety due to dehydration

CONCLUSION not suitable for a 17 Year old who is underweight and sensitive

TREATMENT GOALS -improve digestion gently -increase appetite -reduce anxiety and stabilize vata -improve sleep naturally -restore healthy weight

INTERNAL TREATMENT

IMPORTANT These are NOT mediicines. These are safe, food- grade formulation or household herbs

I am ot recmommeding ANY strong Ayurvedic medicines because -you are 17 -you are underweight -you have anxiety -you take sleep medications

1) AJWAIN WATER = 1/2 tsp ajwain boiled in 1 cup water once daily after meals for 6 weeks =reduces gas, bloating, nausea

2) GINGER MICRO DOSE = tiny slice ginger + 1-2 drops honey 10 min before 1-2 meals for 4 weeks = stimulates mild appetite

3) FENEL= 1/2 tsp after meals daily =improves digestion without irritation

4) JEERA WATER= 1/2 tsp jeera boiled in 1 cup water daily =strengthens weak digestion

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1) WARM ABDOMINAL COMPRESS =warm towel or hot water bag on stomach for 10 min =reduces cramps, bloating, anxiety

2) OIL APPLICATION FOR VATA CALMING -use mild warm sesame oil apply on soles of feet, lower legs, lower abdomen at night =promotes sleep, reduces anxiety

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -wake up and sleep at fixed times -avoid skipping meals -avoid long gaps between meals

AVOID COLD FOODS -cold milk -cold water -salads -raw vegetables -chips -dry bread -excess tea

CHOOSE WARM, SOFT COOKED FOODS -khichdi -soups -dal -rice + ghee -oat porridge -mashed potatoes

AVOID SCREENS 1 HOUR BEFORE BED -screens stimulate anxiety and reduce sleep quality

YOGA -vajrasana= improves digestion- do after meals -balasana= reduces anxiety -shashakasana -pawanmuktasana=gas relief -tadasana= improves appetite

PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= 5 min reduces anxiety-> improves digestion -Bhramari= 5 times-> calms the nervous system -Deep belly breathing-> hands on belly, slow breathing

DIET -kgichdi -moong dal soup -soft rice + ghee -oats with warm milk -sabudana -idli with ghee -mashed sweet potato -home made buttermilk

APPETITE BOOSTERS -lime in warm water -tiny ginger piece -jeera water

AVOID -spicy foods -fried foods -junk foods -soft drinks -tea/coffee excess -packaged snacks -cold smoothies -ice creams -chocolate if they worse anxiety

HOME REMEDIES

FOR LOW APPETITE -ginger + honey -roasted jeera + rock salt pinch sprinkled on food

FOR GAS AND DISCOMFORT -warm water -ajwain water

FOR NAUSEA -fennel tea or chewing fennel

FOR ANXIETY -warm oil on feet -slow breathing -warm soups

You are not weak, not sick, and not alone Your body is simply saying “I am stressed, I am tired and I need getle care”

You will absolute recover Many tennegers with anxiety + low appetite heal completely with right approach

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Thank you for sharing so openly. I want to be careful here because you’re only 17, underweight (34 kg), and already dealing with anxiety, sleep medication, digestive issues, and irregular appetite.

Suddhi Churna is not safe for you as: - Shuddhi Churna is a laxative/detoxifying blend. It can aggravate weakness, disturb electrolytes, and worsen abdominal discomfort if digestion is already fragile. - At your age and weight, repeated purgation can reduce strength and interfere with nutrient absorption. - Since you’re on sleep medication and have anxiety, adding strong purgatives may destabilize your system further.

Safer Ayurvedic approaches for your situation: 1.Ashwagandha capsules 1 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Shatavari capsules 1 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Hingwashtak churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with lukewarm water before meals 4.Jeerkarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals

Dietary focus - Warm, soft, easy‑to‑digest foods: khichdi, moong dal soup, rice with ghee. - Avoid cold, raw, spicy, or heavy foods. - Small, frequent meals instead of forcing large portions.

Lifestyle - Gentle yoga (like Anulom Vilom pranayama) for anxiety. - Regular sleep routine, calming evening rituals.

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Yes also take manasamithra vatakam 1tab bd, brahmi vati 1tab bd, shankapushi syrup 20ml bd, Pancharista 20ml bd enough u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Hello Thank‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ you for sharing your concerns. You are very underweight (17 years, 34 kg), and suffering from anxiety, poor appetite, and digestive sensitivity. Such conditions require careful, safe treatment — not a hard purgative powder.

✅ AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

Your symptoms depict 👉 Vata aggravation + Mandagni + Manasik stress Anxiety + low appetite = Vata imbalance Bloating / discomfort after food = Weak digestive fire (Mandagni) Underweight = Vata + poor nutrition absorption

Your body right now is of a sensitive nature and has been depleted. Therefore, a strong herbal mixture like Shuddhi Churna is NOT suitable for you.

✅Can You Take Shuddhi Churna? No — Not recommended at all. Reasons? Shuddhi Churna is generally composed of: Haritaki Trikatu Hing Strong laxatives

The effects due to a Shuddhi Churna on an underweight, Vata-aggravated teenager: Lose stools Increase of weakness Increase of anxiety Stomach pain Dehydration Appetite deterioration Not at all safe for your age, weight, and mental condition.

✅ What You SHOULD Do: A Safe & Gentle Ayurvedic Plan

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

👉Anxiety + Sleep + Appetite — For Anxiety + Sleep + Appetite Manasamitra Vati (Plain) 1 tablet at bedtime Drakshasava 10 mL + 10 mL water after lunch & dinner

Both are good for the appetite and calming the mind, and they do not have a sedative effect.

👉For Digestion (Gentle, non-irritating) Dadimashtak Churna — ½ tsp after food Shatavari Kalpa — 1 teaspoon with warm milk once daily

👉For Appetite building Ashwagandha lehyam — 1 tsp at night

✅DIET MODIFICATION

Do not force yourself to eat. Better to: Most nourishing foods for you: Moong dal khichdi Ghee rice Dal + jeera rice Ripe banana Pomegranate Warm milk with Shatavari Homemade soups (moong, pumpkin, carrot, spinach) Ghee: 1–2 teaspoons per day

❌Avoid: Cold drinks Coffee Chips, packaged snacks Fasting Skipping breakfast

✅ LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

10-15 minutes evening walk daily Slow deep breathing: 5 minutes morning + 5 minutes night Keep a regular sleep pattern Do not use the screen 1 hour before sleep

✅ Will your appetite return?

Surely — with a gentle Vata-pacifying treatment. Normally, your appetite returns within 2–4 weeks, and anxiety diminishes progressively.

👉 Shuddhi Churna should NOT be used. It will make your situation worse.

Your body requires nourishment, calming, and gentle digestion support instead of strong purgative ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌herbs.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Shuddhi churna is not strong n it may cause vata aggrevation loose stools increase weakness during periods cause loose stools and may disturb electrolyte imbalance in your condition… So you can go with Medha vati 1-0-1 Avipattikara churna 1/2 tsp with water Include cow ghee in n take Triphala tab 1 tab at night Include fruits n vegetables in diet

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You should not take shuddhi churna right now You are underweight, your digestion is weak You’re on your periods and your body is already too sensitive from anxiety and sleep issues This churna is very strong, laxative and can cause weakness cramps and stomach upset… For now, stop this, and once your symptom subside, then you can restart

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It is better to not consume sundi choorna now. Took some medicines for improving gut health. Share your worries with your most trusted ones or journal it.

1. Aswagandharishtam 10ml just after food at evening. 2. Manasamitram vataka 1 at bed time (if you are not able to sleep without medicine) 3. Pippalyasava 10 ml just after food at morning 4. Krimghna vati 1-0-1 after food (took for 1 month)

Follow up after 2 weeks Take care, Dr. Shaniba

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FIRST OF ALL SHUDDI CHURNA IS USED AS MILD CONSTIPATION…ITS USE ONLY FOR HARD OR CONSTIPATED STOOLS…DIGESTIVE ARE SO MAINY TYPE .OTHERS MED ARE ALSO GIVEN AS …FIRST OF ALL YOU TELL YOUR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS FIRST…

ANXIETY TREATMENT:-

DIVYA NEUROGHRIT GOLD CAP=1-1 CAP BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY

MEDHA VATI ASHWAGANDHA CAP=1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

DO REGULAR BMEDITATION:- ANULOMAVILOM BHRAMRI UDGEETH PRANAYAMA 10 MIN EACH

AVOID SPICY/FERMENTED FOODS

DR ATUL PAINULI PATANJALI YOGPEETH

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Take brahmi 2 bd Take livtone 2 bd Take chadraprabhavati 2 bd also

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Sleep for take tagar churna 5 gm at night after food

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First we have to clear your GIT issues. 1. Tab rasa parpati 1 BD BF 2. Pipplyadi asva 20ml AF 3. Amapachak tab 2BD BF For stress management 1. Manasmitra vati 2HS at bed time Don’t take suddhi churna take these medicines follow up after 15 days.

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Using Shuddhi Churna for digestive issues might help, but it’s important to consider individual factors, especially since you also have anxiety and low weight. Shuddhi Churna, known for its detoxification properties, may aid in cleansing your digestive system. However, at your age and weight, it’s essential to approach with caution. Ayurvedically speaking, the lack of appetite and digestive discomfort suggests an imbalance in your Agni (digestive fire) and potentially a Vata-Pitta dosha imbalance.

Firstly, if you want to try Shuddhi Churna, start with a very small dose—perhaps 1/4 teaspoon—once a day, with warm water at night. Monitor how your body responds before increasing the amount. It’s crucial not to overuse, as it could aggravate Vata, which might be contributing to your anxiety.

Diet wise, focus on warming, easy-to-digest, freshly cooked foods like kichari or spiced oatmeal. Incorporating ginger tea or a bit of cumin and coriander in your meals can be beneficial for enhancing digestive fire. Avoid raw, cold, and processed foods, as these can be heavy on digestion.

For anxiety, try daily practices like deep breathing or gentle yoga, which can help pacify Vata dosha. Establishing a consistent routine can support both your digestion and mental well-being.

Consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner in person would be ideal. They can assess your unique constitution and suggest a more tailored approach, possibly involving more specific herbs, oils, or therapies. It’s vital that any treatment, including Shuddhi Churna, complements your existing medications. Keep your healthcare providers informed about any ayurvedic supplement you’re considering—never substitute prescribed medication without discussing with a doctor.

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