Shunthi
Common Name:
Dry ginger
Sanskrit Name:
Shunthi- As it is very dry
Nagar- Means it is the great medicine for business purpose
Mahaushadha- Means it is very useful in a wide range of diseases
Vishva bhaishja- Useful in various disorders
Shringver- Because of its spiny structure
Lt. Name:
Zingiber officinale- Zingiberaceae
Bio energetics:
Rasa (Taste)- Katu (Pungent)
Guna (Characteristics)- Laghu (Light); Snigdha (Unctuous)
Veerya (Potency)- Ushna (Warm)
Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Madhura (Sweet)
Actions according to Ayurveda:
Ruchya- Stimulates appetite
Aamavataghni- Useful in management of Rheumatoid arthritis and its complications
Paachani-Digestive stimulant
Vrishya- Increases sexual desire
Swarya- Voice enhancer
Shwas-kasahara- Useful in respiratory discomfort and cough
Hrudyarogahara- Useful in all heart diseases
Shophaghna- Useful in all edematous conditions
Bhedani- Softens the impacted stool making it easy to pass
Deepani- Appetizer
Sheetapittahara- Helps in management of urticaria
Gudakilaharam- Useful in management of hemorrhoids
Medicinal value:
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The characteristic odor and flavor of ginger root is caused by a mixture of zingerone, shoagoles and gingerols, volatile oils. The gingerols increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract and have analgesic, sedative, antipyretic and antibacterial properties.
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Ginger has been found effective by multiple studies for treating nausea caused by seasickness, morning sickness and chemotherapy.
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One study suggested that ginger may have a synergistic effect on anti-platelet aggregation in hypertensive patients when used in combination with nifedipine. More study is warranted in this area.
Contraindications:
Persons with kidney stones, skin diseases, anemia, painful urination, bleeding tendencies, ulcers, fever; and in summer and early autumn.
Useful part:
Rhizome
Doses:
Powder- 2-3 gm;
Some useful combinations of Shunthi:
Aardraka khanda, Panchasamachurna, Samasharkara churna, Rasnadi kwatha, Saubhagya shunthi paka
Special notes:
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Because of its warm potency and sharpness it should not be taken in skin diseases, anemia, painful urination, bleeding tendencies, ulcers, fever; and in summer and early autumn.
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Taking Shunthi and Gokshura decoction is very helpful in management of rheumatoid arthritis, pain in back and indigestion.
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Decoction of Shunthi should be taken in cough, respiratory discomfort and pain in chest.
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