https://apjnh.com/index.php/apjnh <p class="leadleft">Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (APJNH) is an international journal published Bi annually. It is a peer reviewed journal aiming to communicate high quality original research work, reviews, short communications, case report and Letter to editor, technical notes, nurse education that contribute significantly to further the scientific knowledge related to the field of nursing and health sciences. Articles with timely interest and newer research concepts will be given more preference.</p> <p class="leadleft">All articles published in this journal represent the opinion of the authors and not reflect the official policy of the Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences [APJNH]. All papers are subjected to double blinded peer-review.</p> <p><strong>Brief Information about APJNH</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Journal Title: </strong>Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences</li> <li><strong>Journal Abbreviation: </strong>Asian Pac. J. Nurs. and Health Sci.<strong> </strong></li> <li><strong> Publisher: </strong>Academy of Health Professionals</li> <li><strong>Country: </strong>India</li> <li><strong>Language: </strong>English</li> <li><strong>Publishing Frequency: </strong>June and December</li> <li><strong>Editor In Chief:</strong> Dr. Satinder Kakar</li> <li><strong>E-mail: </strong><a href="mailto:editor@apjnh.com">editor@apjnh.com</a> ; <a href="mailto:editorapjnh@gmail.com">editorapjnh@gmail.com</a></li> <li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.apjnh.com">https://www.apjnh.com</a></li> <li><strong>Publication: </strong>Online only</li> <li><strong>e-ISSN: </strong>2581-7442</li> <li><strong>Year of Start: </strong>2018</li> <li><strong>Review Process: </strong>Double-blind peer review</li> </ul> <p> </p> en-US editor@apjnh.com (Dr. Satinder Kakar) editorapjnh@gmail.com (Dr. Japman Singh) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:01:12 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://apjnh.com/index.php/apjnh/article/view/72 <p>Churna, a classical Ayurvedic powdered formulation, has been widely used for centuries due to its simplicity, rapid absorption, and therapeutic efficacy. Prepared by finely grinding single or multiple medicinal herbs, Churna leverages the synergistic action of its ingredients, guided by Ayurvedic principles such as Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, and Prabhava. This review explores the historical background, classification, preparation techniques, and therapeutic significance of Churna, emphasizing its role in digestive health, metabolic regulation, immunomodulation, anti- inflammatory activity, and neuro protection. Recent scientific studies (2020–2025) validate these pharmacological activities, demonstrating the clinical relevance of classical formulations such as Triphala, Trikatu, and Chyawanprash. Despite its advantages, Churna faces challenges including variability in raw materials, microbial contamination, moisture-induced instability, dosing inconsistencies, and lack of globally harmonized quality standards. Modern analytical techniques, such as chromatographic fingerprinting, particle-size optimization, and stability testing, alongside advanced packaging solutions, offer strategies to improve quality, safety, and shelf-life. Integrating traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary pharmaceutical science can enhance standardization, patient compliance, and global acceptability. Overall, Churna represents a valuable phytotherapeutic option, and continued research can bridge classical knowledge with modern healthcare, promoting its safe and effective use in integrative medicine.</p> Hemant Rathore, Amandeep Singh, Krati, Esha Vatsa, Nidhi Chaudhary Copyright (c) 2026 Hemant Rathore, Amandeep Singh, Krati, Esha Vatsa, Nidhi Chaudhary https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://apjnh.com/index.php/apjnh/article/view/72 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000