What it is: Bharat Shatpushpadi Churna is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal powder (churna) built around Shatpushpa, or Indian dill (Anethum sowa), blended with other herbs. It is made by Bharat Ayurvedic Aushadhalaya in Lucknow, India, and comes in a 100 g jar.
What’s in Shatpushpadi Churna
“Shatpushpadi” means “Shatpushpa and others”. The lead herb is Shatpushpa (Anethum sowa), the Indian dill seed used in Indian kitchens as sowa or suva. Bharat describes this churna as Shatpushpa blended with other traditional herbs.
Formulas sold under this name vary from maker to maker. Other brands’ versions combine dill with ingredients such as fennel, dry ginger, cumin, haritaki, rock sugar and ghee, and some include poppy seed. Bharat’s full ingredient list and proportions are printed on the jar. Read the label before use, especially if you have food allergies or want to avoid particular ingredients.
- Form: fine herbal powder (churna)
- Pack size: 100 g jar
- Lead herb: Shatpushpa (Anethum sowa), the seed
How it’s traditionally used
Shatpushpa has a special place in Ayurveda’s writing on women’s health. The Kashyapa Samhita, the classical text devoted to women and children, has a whole chapter on Shatapushpa and Shatavari. In Ayurvedic tradition, dill seed is warming and aromatic and is considered to pacify Vata and Kapha. It has long been used to support women’s wellbeing through the monthly cycle and to support comfortable digestion.
Shatpushpadi Churna follows the classic churna approach: dried herbs ground together and taken with warm water so the aromatic seeds work alongside digestion (agni). Many women in India use it as part of a cyclical routine, often alongside Shatavari.
How to take it
Follow the dose printed on the jar label. Ayurvedic churnas are usually measured with a small spoon and stirred into warm water, typically after meals. Because a powder lets you adjust the amount, start at the lower end of the label’s range. A 100 g jar lasts a few weeks at typical churna doses, depending on how much you take.
The powder has the natural aromatic, slightly sweet-spicy taste of dill seed.
Who it suits, and who should check first
- A plant-based herbal powder. Some versions of this formula contain ghee or sugar, so check the label if you’re vegan or watching sugar.
- Good for people who prefer a traditional loose powder to tablets, and who don’t mind the taste.
- Dill is in the same plant family as celery, carrot and fennel (Apiaceae). Avoid it if you’re allergic to these plants.
- Pregnancy: concentrated dill seed is not recommended during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, speak to a healthcare professional first.
- If you take regular medication, check with your GP or pharmacist before use.
How it compares
Shatavari tablets or powder are the better-known Ayurvedic choice for women’s wellness in the UK. Shatpushpadi Churna is a different, more aromatic and digestion-focused traditional blend, and the two are often used together rather than as substitutes. Compared with a capsule, a churna gives you a flexible dose and the traditional taste-based experience, but it needs mixing and has a stronger flavour.
Common questions
Is Shatpushpa the same as the dill I buy in the UK?
They’re close relatives. Shatpushpa (Anethum sowa) is the Indian dill, a close relative of European dill (Anethum graveolens). Its seeds are slightly larger and more pungent.
Can I take it with Shatavari?
Yes, the two are commonly paired. The Kashyapa Samhita discusses them in the same chapter. Check with a healthcare professional first if you take medication.
Does it contain sugar?
Some versions of this formula include rock sugar. Check the ingredient list on Bharat’s jar for this product’s exact composition.
How should I store it?
Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry cupboard and use a dry spoon. Herbal powders absorb moisture and lose their aroma if left open.
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Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children. Store in a cool, dry place. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult a healthcare professional before use.
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