Saunth- Zingiber officinale
Latin Names : Zingiber officinale
English Names : Ginger
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Ardraka, Nagara, Sunthi, Srungavera, Vishvabheshaja
Ingredients: Saunth Extract 250mg & Saunth Powder 250mg
Indications: It is useful for respiratory problems such as Cold, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Congestion and Headache. It is useful for numerous ailments like Menstrual symptoms, Inflammation, Arthritis, High Cholesterol, Liver Problems, Gastrointestinal Problems and Motion Sickness.
Ginger or Saunth(Zingiber officinale) is used for respiratory problems such as colds, sore throats, bronchitis, congestion, headaches and pain. It is used for numerous ailments including menstrual symptoms, inflammation, arthritis, high cholesterol, liver problems, gastrointestinal problems and motion sickness.
Benefits of Saunth
Cardiovascular system: It is has blood thinning properties and the ability to lower blood cholesterol levels
Digestive system: Ginger is extremely valuable in dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, vomiting, spasms and other painful infection of stomach and bowels.
Respiratory system: It is useful in cold, cough, asthma, and rhinitis.
Genito-urinary system: In dysmenorrhea, ovarian neuralgia and uterine pain from any cause at the menstrual epoch, this remedy is reliable
Musculoskeletal system: Infusion of ginger in rheumatism relieves pain due to arthritis.
Dosage: One capsule twice a day
References
1. Dr.KM Nadkarni, The Indian Materia Medica, Vol.I, pg 1308
2. Prof P.V Sharma, Dravya Guna Vigyana, Vol II, pg 331
3. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India, Part I, Vol.II, pg12-14