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Dosage of Vidang Churna for 8-Year-Old with Pinworms
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Consultation #49465
153 days ago
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Dosage of Vidang Churna for 8-Year-Old with Pinworms - #49465

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What dose of vidang churna to be given to 8 yrs old for stomach worms.or any other remedy. Pinworms .lean body

How long has your child been experiencing symptoms of pinworms?:

- 1-6 months

What symptoms is your child experiencing?:

- Abdominal pain

Has your child had any previous treatments for pinworms?:

- Yes, with medication
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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
5

-For an 8-year-old: ¼ teaspoon (about 125mg) once daily Give after food mixed with: A little honey OR Warm water - Duration: 7–10 days only Do not use continuously or long-term ⚠️ Important cautions Too much Vidang can cause gastritis, burning, or weakness Avoid if the child has severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea Always stop if pain worsens 👉 Because your child already has abdominal pain, Vidang should be used gently and short-term, not aggressively. -Safer add-ons: ½–1 tsp cow ghee at bedtime Ajwain water: 2–3 tsp at night Very important: Cut nails short, daily morning bath Change underwear + wash bedding daily Pinworms need repeat treatment after 2 weeks or they return If abdominal pain continues → see pediatrician (common with reinfection).

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Dr. Jatin Kumar Sharma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
5

Hi… Dose -1/4 tsp with honey- BD You can add kutajghan vati…1/4 tab with each dose … Not for longer period

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Kutajaghan Vati - Zandu
Planet Ayurveda Kutajghan Vati
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
152 days ago
5

FOR AN EIGHT YEAR OLD CHILD WITH PINWORMS AND A LEAN BODY VIDANG CHURNA CAN BE USED BUT THE DOSE MUST BE LOW AND GIVEN PROPERLY THE USUAL DOSE OF VIDANG CHURNA FOR THIS AGE IS ONE FOURTH TEASPOON ONCE DAILY MIXED WITH A LITTLE HONEY OR WARM WATER AND GIVEN AFTER FOOD IT SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH AND SHOULD NOT BE CONTINUED FOR LONG PERIODS GENERALLY SEVEN TO TEN DAYS IS SUFFICIENT AFTER WHICH A BREAK IS REQUIRED SINCE PINWORMS CAUSE REINFECTION VERY EASILY HYGIENE IS AS IMPORTANT AS MEDICINE NAILS SHOULD BE CUT SHORT HANDS WASHED FREQUENTLY UNDERWEAR CHANGED DAILY AND BED LINENS WASHED IN HOT WATER MORNING ANAL CLEANING IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT REINFECTION IF THE CHILD HAS ABDOMINAL PAIN IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT DIGESTION ALONG WITH DEWORMING VERY HEAVY SPICY JUNK AND SWEET FOODS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WARM HOME COOKED FOOD HELPS BETTER IF THE CHILD HAS ALREADY TAKEN ALLOPATHIC DEWORMING MEDICINE RECENTLY THEN VIDANG SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN SIMULTANEOUSLY A GAP SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST AFTER THIS COURSE OR IF THERE IS WEIGHT LOSS POOR APPETITE OR SEVERE PAIN THEN STOOL TEST AND MEDICAL REVIEW ARE NECESSARY TO RULE OUT OTHER CAUSES AND TO DECIDE FURTHER TREATMENT

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Kottakkal Vidangadi Churnam
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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
153 days ago
5

Give vidagarista 5ml bd with equal quantity of water Arogya vardini vati 1tab 1/2 bd AF Other wise consulting the AYURVEDIC peaditric In Ayurveda pediatric department is there

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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
5

2.5to 3 gms twice with lukewarm water.

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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
153 days ago
5

3 gm with 50 ml luck warm water

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
5

Hello I get why you’re worried. Pinworms hanging around for months, mostly when your kid is already slim and has stomach aches, can mess with their growth, hunger, sleep, and how well they fight off sickness. You’re right to take this seriously. The great news is Ayurveda can nix those worms without messing with your child’s strength. YOUR CONCERN –Your Child –Age: 8 –Build: Slim –Main Issue: –Pinworms (yuck!) –Been there for 1–6 months –Tummy hurts –Tried regular deworming pills before, but the worms came back. WHAT AYURVEDA SAYS This is what they call Krimi Roga. Happens when: –Digestion is weak –Gunk builds up in the gut –Worms multiply –Pinworms like to hide in the lower gut, so one pill won’t cut it. VIDANG CHURNA DOSAGE (For Your 8-Year-Old) Vidang Churna – Tiny amount (¼ teaspoon) – Twice a day – After eating – Mix with honey or warm water –Give for 10 days Best Combo (Highly Suggested) With Vidang, give: Krimighna Vati ½ tablet twice a day after food for 10 days This should kill all the eggs and grown-up worms. Important – Do It Again! Pinworm eggs hatch after a couple of weeks. – So: ➡️ Do the same 10-day thing after 15 days. – This stops them from coming back. Extra Help At bedtime: 👉 Tiny bit of garlic paste mixed with honey Or 👉 A spoonful of pumpkin seeds These will stop worms from moving. Cleanliness (Super Important) If you skip this, worms will keep returning. –Cut nails short –Wash hands before eating –Bathe every morning – Wash underwear and bedsheets in hot water –Stop scratching the butt area DIET PLANAVOID –Sugar –Chocolates –Bakery stuff –Junk food ✅ INCLUDE –Rice –Dal –Veggies –Buttermilk When to Expect Change - Itching at night calms down in 3–5 days - Tummy pain eases up in 1 week - Appetite gets better in 2 weeks Pinworms are common in kids, with the right treatment, they will get kicked out completely. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
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Start with vidangasava 5 ml twice daily after food with warm water She may not take choorna form

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
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1.Vidang Churna- 125 mg twice daily with honey or lukewarm water 2.Neem Churna 125 mg once daily with honey or lukewarm water 🥗 Supportive Home Remedies - Roasted Ajwain with jaggery: small pinch after meals helps digestion and worm control. - Garlic: 1–2 small cloves (crushed, mixed with honey) occasionally. - Pumpkin seeds: natural anti-parasitic, can be given as paste or powder. - Hygiene: wash hands, trim nails, wash bedding/clothes regularly to prevent reinfection. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
5

HELLO, Your child is likely suffering from pinworms (Enterobius vermicularish) In Ayurveda, this condition is described under krimi roga HOW AYURVEDA UNDERSTANDS WORM INFESTATION -worms develop when digestive fire is weak -undigested food (ama) accumulates -This creates a favourable environment for parasites Children are more prone because -immature digestion -frequent intake of sweet, junk and refined foods -poor gut immunity WHY SYMPTOMS PERSIST EVEN AFTER MEDICINES -modern medicines kill worms temporarily -eggs remain, causing reinfection -digestive weakness is not corrected -hygiene + internal cleansing is incomplete TREATMENT GOALS -kill and expel worms -destroy worm eggs -improve digestion and gut strength -prevent reinfection -support weight gain and immunity INTERNAL MEDICINES 1) VIDANGA CHURNA= 250-500mg once daily preferably early morning on empty stomach practical measure= 1/4 tsp ~ 500mg -start with 1/4 tsp once daily Mix with 1 tsp honey or warm water give for 7-10 days =kills adult worms, prevents egg maturation, improves gut environment, reduces abdominal pain B) SUPPORTIVE MEDICINES 1) KRIMIGHNA SYRUP= 1 tsp twice daily 2) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/4 tsp (a pinch) once daily after meals=helps digestion and prevents recurrence EXTERNAL TREATMENT Pinworms lay eggs around the anal area at night ANAL APPLICATION (at night) Mix= neem oil + coconut oil (1:1) -apply gently around anal opening before sleep -do this for 7 nights This prevents egg hatching and reinfection DIET -warm, freshly cooked food -rice, dal, vegetable soups -pumpkin, bottle gourd, ridge gourd -pomegranate -buttermilk with pinch of rock salt SPECIAL HOME REMEDIES -garlic water (2-3 days/week) -bol 1 crushed garlic clove in water -cool, give 2-3 tsp LIFESTYLE AND HYGIENE MEASURES Without these, worms always come back -trim nails weekly -hand wash after toilet and before meals -daily habits -change underwear daily -wash clothes and bedsheets in hot water -morning sunlight exposure YOGA ASANAS -malasana= improves bowel clearance -pawanmuktasana= reduces abdominal pain PRANAYAM -deep belly breathing -bhramari 5 rounds Do playfully, not forcefuly DURATION OF TREATMENT -Vidang churna= 7-10 days -Repeat after 15 days if required (to kill newly hatched worms) -diet and hygiene= continues -Worm infestation is common and manageable -Medicines alone are not enough -Digestive strengthening + hygiene= permanent relief -Avoid self medication beyond recommended dose IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Do not giving vidanga churna continuously for long periods without supervision Ayurvedic medicines are powerful and must be used correctly, especially in children DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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