Agatsya Herbal : Shunti Churna
Shunti is titled as “Vishvabhesaja” ie the universal medicine, for its broad range of health
promoting benefits. It is one of the extensively used herb in Ayurveda.Commonly known as
Ginger, is a part of various cuisines. It is specifically used for digestive disorders and
inflammatory conditions. It is one among the ‘Trikatu’ ie group of pungent herbs.
Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
Family: Scitamineae
Part used: Rhizome
Rasa: Katu
Guna: Guru,Ruksha, Tikshna
Veerya: Ushna
Vipaka: Madhura
Pacifies Vata and Kapha doshas.
Shunti benefits:
 An appetizer, relieves anorexia
 Cleanses and clears the tongue, improves voice
 Ginger promotes healthy expectoration and eliminates excess Kapha, Useful in
treating respiratory conditions like cough,cold, asthma
 Traditionally used in treatment of fever, anaemia, liver disorders, piles, wounds, skin
disorders
 Acts as a Cardiac tonic. It supports healthy circulation, vasodilatation.
 It is digestive, treats abdominal distension,colic and vomiting, relieves constipation
 An aphrodisiac
 Useful in inflammatory conditions like Arthritis.