ØStimulates appetite
ØUseful in management of Rheumatoid arthritis and its complications
ØIncreases sexual desire
ØUseful in respiratory discomfort and cough
ØSoftens the impacted stool making it easy to pass
ØUseful in management of hemorrhoids
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- Shunthi stimulates appetite
Aamavataghni- Shunthi is useful in management of Rheumatoid arthritis and its complications
Paachani- Shunthi is a good digestive stimulant
Vrishya- Shunthi increases sexual desire
Swarya- Voice enhancer
Shwas-kasahara- Shunthi is useful in respiratory discomfort and cough
Hrudyarogahara- Shunthi is useful in all heart diseases
Shophaghna- Shunthi is useful in all edematous conditions
Bhedani- Shunthi softens the impacted stool making it easy to pass
Deepani- Appetizer
Sheetapittahara- Shunthi helps in management of urticaria
Gudakilaharam- Shunthi useful in management of hemorrhoids, because the hemorrhoids are the resultant of disturbed digestive system and Shunthi is one of the best herb to rejuvenate and revitalize the digestive system.
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:
Shunthi is contraindicated for 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 Shunthi 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.
Ayurveda Herbs
Shunthi
