Description
SHANKH VATI
चिञ्चाक्षारपलं पटुव्रजपलं निम्बूरसे कल्कितम् ।
तस्मिन् शङ्खपलं प्रतप्तमसकृत् संस्थाप्य शीर्णावधि ।। १८२ ।।
हिगुव्योषपलं रसामृतवली निक्षिप्य निष्कांशिकाः ।
बद्ध्वा शङ्खवटी क्षयग्रहणिकारुक्पक्तिशूलादिषु । । १८३ । ।
(भैषज्यरत्नावली, अग्निमान्द्यादिरोगाधिकार; १८२-१८३)
Definition-
Shankh Vati is an Ayurvedic herbal preparation primarily used for its benefits in
enhancing digestive health, calming the mind, and supporting overall wellness. It
contains ingredients like shankh (conch shell powder), which is believed to have cooling
properties, and other herbs that promote balance in the body.
Ingredients-
| S.No. | Herb | Latin Name | Part Used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chincha Kshara | Tamarindus indica | St. BK. | 48 g |
| 2 | Panchlavaṇa | 48 g | ||
| 3 | Nimbu Swarasa | Citrus limon | P. | Q.S. for mardana |
| 4 | Shankha bhasma | Conch shell powder | 48 g | |
| 5 | Hing | Ferula asafoetida | Exd. | 48 g |
| 6 | Sunthi | Zingiber officinale | Rz. | 48 g |
| 7 | Maricha | Piper nigrum | Fr. | 48 g |
| 8 | Pippali | Piper longum | Fr. | 48 g |
| 9 | Parad suddha | Mercury | 3 g | |
| 10 | Vatsnabh suddha | Aconitum ferox | Rt.Tr. | 3 g |
| 11 | Gandhaka suddha | Sulphur | 3 g |
Uses-
Agnimandya (Digestive impairment), Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome), Aruchi (Tastelessness), Paktishoola (Duodenal ulcer), Kshaya (Pthisis).
Dosage & Anupan-
2 to 4 tablets per day in divided doses with water or directed by Ayurveda Consultant.
Side Effects-
Generally ayurveda medicines do not have any side effects but it may cause Gastric
irritation, Loss of appetite if taken in excessive amount.
Shelf Life-
It may lasts upto 1 year to 3 years from manufacture date if kept in air tight containers.
Reference-
1.Bhesajyaratanavali
2.Ayurveda Sar Sangrah
3.API vol I
Related Articles-
1.Toxicity studies on shankha vati-
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4147529/
2.Varieties in Shankha Vati – An Ayurvedic classical formulation for GIT disorders-
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230625538_Varieties_in_Shankha_Vati_-
_An_Ayurvedic_classical_formulation_for_GIT_disorders
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