PHARMACOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC EVALUATION OF BHUNIMBADI CHURNA IN GARBHINI CHARDI

Abstract

Garbhini Chardi is one of the common complaints during pregnancy, mainly presenting with nausea, vomiting, anorexia, excessive salivation, weakness, and aversion towards food. In modern understanding, it can be correlated with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, which commonly occurs due to hormonal changes, altered digestion, psychological factors, and increased sensitivity to smell and taste. Ayurveda explains Chardi as a condition mainly caused by vitiation of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Dosha, along with disturbance of Agni and improper movement of Udana Vayu. During pregnancy, the digestive system becomes delicate due to physiological changes, making the woman more prone to vomiting and indigestion. Bhunimbadi Churna is an important herbal formulation having Deepana, Pachana, Amapachana, Ruchya, and Chardighna properties. The ingredients of this formulation are mainly bitter, pungent, digestive, carminative, antiemetic, and liver-supportive in nature. Pharmacologically, the herbs present in Bhunimbadi Churna may help in improving appetite, correcting digestion, reducing nausea, regulating gastric secretions, and preventing repeated vomiting. Its therapeutic role in Garbhini Chardi can be understood through correction of impaired Agni, removal of Ama, pacification of aggravated Dosha, and restoration of normal digestive function. The present review focuses on the pharmacological and therapeutic evaluation of Bhunimbadi Churna in the management of Garbhini Chardi. The study highlights its classical importance, probable mode of action, safety relevance, and clinical utility in pregnancy-related vomiting. Being a herbal formulation with digestive and antiemetic potential, Bhunimbadi Churna may provide effective symptomatic relief in mild to moderate cases of Garbhini Chardi when used carefully under proper medical supervision.