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Shunthi (Dry ginger)

शुण्ठी

Zingiber officinale

Dry ginger, 'the universal medicine' — digestive, anti-nausea, warming.

reduces Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): pungent, sweet
  • Virya (energy): heating
  • Vipaka (post-digestive): sweet
  • Guna (qualities): light, unctuous

Traditionally used for

  • digestion
  • nausea
  • colds

Contraindications & cautions

  • hyperacidity

Classical sources

Source: Classical materia medica. pending provider validation

Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.