Shankh Vati (शंख वटी) - Benefits, Ingredients, Dose, Anupana, Indication

Shankh Vati is an ayurvedic medicine which is used in various conditions associated with digestive system like Hyperacidity, Indigestion, Flatulence etc. The name shankha vati is given by its active Ingredient know as shankh bhasma, which is made of Conch shell. It is a natural supplement of Calcium.

"सार्धकर्ष रसेन्द्रस्य गन्धकस्य तथैव च ।
विषं कर्षत्रयं दद्यात सर्वतुल्यं मरीचकम ।।
दग्ध शंखं च तत तुल्यं पंचकर्षाणि नागरात ।
स्वर्जिकारामठकणासिन्धु सौवर्चलं विडम ।।
सामुद्रमौद्भिदंचैव भावयेत निम्बुक द्रवैः ।
वटी ग्रहण्यम्ल पित्त शूलघ्नीवन्हिदीपनी ।।
वन्हिमांद्यकृतान रोगान सामदोषं विनाशायेत ।"

रसेन्द्रसार संग्रह - अजीर्ण

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Ingredients :-

क्र.	घटक द्रव्य	मात्रा
1	शुद्ध पारद	15 ग्राम
2	शुद्ध गंधक	15 ग्राम
3	शुद्ध वत्सनाभ चूर्ण	30 ग्राम
4	मरिच चूर्ण	60 ग्राम
5	शंख भस्म	60 ग्राम
6	शुण्ठी चूर्ण	50 ग्राम
7	सर्जक्षार चूर्ण	50 ग्राम
8	शुद्ध हिंगु चूर्ण	50 ग्राम
9	पिप्पली चूर्ण	50 ग्राम
10	सैंधव लवण	50 ग्राम
11	सौवर्चल लवण	50 ग्राम
12	सामुद्र लवण	50 ग्राम
13	औद्भिद लवण	50 ग्राम
14	निम्बू स्वरस	आवश्यकतानुसार

Dose :-

• 1 - 2 वटी ( 250 - 500 mg)

Anupana :- 

• उष्णोदक

Benefits :-

• अग्निदीपन
• आमदोषहर
• ग्रहणी रोगहर
• अम्लपित्त नाशक
• शूलनाशक

Therapeutic uses of Ingredients :-

Metallic Ashes (Purified) :-

       These (Parad & Gandhak ) ashes are used for making the kajjali, which normalize the tridoshas in the body.

Vatsanabha :-

   Vatsanabha (After Purification) is very effective in Indigestion, Piles, Diarrhoea, Asthma, Anti-inflammatory, Mucolytic, Inflammation-induced fever.

Maricha :-

     Maricha is an Anti-oxidants, decrease the level of blood cholesterol, useful in diabetes, reduces pain and inflammation.

Shankh Bhasma :-

  Shankh Bhasma used as a Antacid, Antispasmodic, Anti inflammatory, Antioxidant and as a Calcium supplements.

Shunthi :-

      Shunthi is useful in obesity, inflammation, hyper acidity, headache, cough, flatulence, indigestion etc.

Sarjikshaar :- 

      Sarjikshaar widely used as a strong antacid and treats stomach conditions, heartburn.

Hingu :-

      Hingu acts as a good Carminative, Digestive stimulant, used in abdominal pain and flatulence.

Pippali :-

       Pippali used in the treatment of indigestion, heartburn, diarrhoea, asthma etc.

Lavana :-

    All Lavana (4 types) regulates electrolyte imbalance, keeps the body hydrated, prevents muscle cramp and maintains overall vascular health.

Nimbu Swaras :-

        Nimbuk swaras is Appetizer, Anthelminthic. It is used in Anorexia, low Digestive fire and rich in source of vitamin C.

Indication :-

• Anorexia
• Low Digestive Power
• Improper Digestion
• Flatulence
• Hyper Acidity
• Heartburn
• Calcium Deficiency etc.

Also Read :- 

• आरोग्यवर्धनी वटी 
• चन्द्रप्रभा वटी
• संजीवनी वटी
• चित्रकादि वटी 
• एलादी वटी

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