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Shankh Vati - Health Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Agnimandya Rogadhikara 182 – 183 AFI. Vol. 1. Shankh Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine available in the tablet form. This Ayurvedic medicine is very useful to treat the digestive system problems. It is used in treatment of various problems related to the digestion like dyspepsia, anorexia, indigestion, gas etc. This vati should only be used under strict medical supervision. It balances Vata and Pitta. Ingredients 48 g fine powder of each of:- • Kshara of Chincha – Tamarind – Tamarindus indica • Panchalavana:- • Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt • Sauvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt • Samudra Lavana – Common salt • Vida Lavana – Vida salt • Romaka Lavana • Nimbu swarasa – Lemon juice – Quantity Sufficient. • Shankha Bhasma – Bhasma of Conch shell • Hingu – Asa foetida • Shunti – Ginger Rhizome – Zingiber officinalis • Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum • Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum • Purified Mercury – 3 g • Vatsanabha – Aconitum ferox – 3 g • Shuddha Gandhaka –purified Sulphur – 3 g Method of Preparation The fine powder of ingredients is triturated with lemon juice to prepare a paste. From this paste, tablets are prepared, dried and stored. Medicinal Properties of Shankh vati Shankh vati, an Ayurvedic medicine available in tablet form which is used to manage the digestive disorders. This remedy is quite effective to improve the digestive fire in the body and also helps to st...

Basic Information Raw Material Used Conch Shell Medicine Type Ayurvedic Name Shankh Bhasma English Name Chank, Turbinella Pyrum, Chank Shell, Sacred Chank, Divine Conch Other Names of Conch Shell Shankh Calx, Chank Calx, Shankh Ash, Conch Shell Ash Also Spelled As Shankha Bhasma, Shankh Bhasm, Shankha Bhasm Chemical Composition Calcium Carbonate Ingredients (Composition) • Purified Conch Shell (Purified Shankh) • Lemon Juice Chemical Composition Calcium Carbonate (CaCO 3) 92 to 95% * Organic Matter (Conchiolin) 5% * Water (H 2O) 1 to 2% * Others Negligible * * This is an estimate. Chemical composition may vary according to species and collection location of Conch Shells. Medicinal Properties Shankh Bhasma (Processed Conch Shell Calx) has following healing properties. • Antacid • Stool binding agent • Anti-diarrheal • Appetite stimulant and Digestive stimulant • Antispasmodic • Anti-inflammatory (effects appear on liver, spleen and intestines) • Calcium Supplement (not used alone) • Antioxidant • Anti-emetic Ayurvedic Properties Taste – RASA KATU (Pungent) Main Quality – GUNA LAGHU (Light), RUKSHA (Dry), TIKSHNA (Sharp) Potency – VIRYA USHNA (Hot) * Resultant – VIPAKA KATU (Pungent) Therapeutic Effect – PRABHAVA KSHAAR (Alkalizer) DOSHA KARMA (Effect on Humors) Pacifies Effects on Organs All organs in the abdomen * According to above ayurvedic properties, you may have a question that why does it work in acidity if it is hot. According to ayurvedic properties, it pacifies Th...

• Abhimantrit Original Dakshinavarti Shankh 1.5 to 9 Inch at best price from Haridwar near the bank of river Maa Ganga. • Real Original dakshin mukhi shankh, indian valampuri sangu Brings progress, prosperity and abundance of wealth. • Keeps the poverty and scarcity out of home. • Lakshmi shankh Brings peace, happiness and positivity among the family members. • Dakshin mukhi shankh Improves the mental ability and memory of students. • Nullifies the malefic effects of planets and also saves you from death threats. • Free Shipping in all India • Cash on Delivery eligible • Why Dakshinavarti Shankh Increase Wealth and Prosperity ? Dakshinavarti Shankh, dakshin mukhi shankh, valampuri sangu, Lakshmi Shankh, Right Hand Shankh all are same things only name is different. In Hindu scriptures, Shankh (Shell) are always considered very sacred and important. They were used before the beginning of war or before starting any new activity. Even nowadays, we can see many pundit’s using the Lakshmi Shankh as essential pooja items in puja vidhi. There are very rare and special shankh and one among them is the Dakshinavarti Shankh. It has the right hand twists in the bottom and hence the name Dakshinavarti shankh. As per many scriptures, it is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in original indian valampuri sangu, that’s why worshipping this shankh means worshipping Goddess Lakshmi herself and she will shower her blessings on the one who worships it. It endows the devotee with abundance of we...

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Sanskrit for 'Conch Shell Seal,' Shankh Mudra is a sacred hand gesture commonly used in Hindu purification ceremonies. The mudra is symbolic of the conch shell horn, which is played to announce the opening of temple doors in the morning. Shankh Mudra removes physical and spiritual impurities, and is symbolic of shining a divine light on our inner temple. It is also used to treat any problems in the throat, to clear the airways and calm agitation in the lungs. Follow these steps to practice Shankh Mudra: • Begin by coming to a stable sitting posture with hands in prayer position at heart centre. • Encircle the left thumb with all four fingers of the right hand. • Touch the right thumb to the middle finger of the left hand. • Keep the fingers of the left hand gently extended, so that the two hands together look like a conch shell. • Bring the hands to the sternum, just below the throat. This mudra can be practiced during meditation, and is particularly effective whilst chanting. It can be maintained for as long as feels comfortable, and may also be practiced in reverse using the opposite hands. The power of this mudra is increased by chanting Om continuously. Shankh Mudra stimulates the visuddha chakra (throat), clearing any blockages to restore energetic balance. It can be used to tone the vocal cords and improve the voice, particularly in those with a stammer, stutter or speech impediment. The thumb represents the fire element, so by covering this with the fingers, this mu...

In the epic era, the sankha remained an integral part of warfare. And wars restricted to daytime only. Thus the blowing of sankha during sunrise meant that war was on, and again it used to be blown at dusk, signifying retreat to the camps of night rest. It used to signify the victory signal as well. Importance of Shankha Hindu socio-religious ethos deeply embeds its importance of Shank. Shankh symbolizes the cosmic space of which the attribute is sabda or sound. The resounding musical notes of sacred sankha rent the air when it is blown during the religious ceremonies, and thus the devotee’s emotions get expressed. In religious rituals, Shankh is used to announce the beginning of a prayer or arrival of a deity, and in some places, sacred water is collected and distributed in it. While performing Lakshmi Puja, the conch shell is filled with milk, and then it is poured over the idol. Water collected in Shankha is offered while worshipping the sun. Sankha is an integral part of Vaishnavite symbology. The most famous Shankha is the Panchajanya of Lord Vishnu. In the Mahabharata, Types of Shankha There are two types of Shankha – left-handed conch shell and right-handed conch shell. Valampiri Shankha or Lakshmi Shankha is the right-handed conch shell and is considered auspicious.

Shankh or conch is a religious symbol in Hinduism, which is associated with several myths, legends, traditions, and rituals. Shankh was one of the items that came out during the Samudra Manthan or churning of the oceans by the devas and asuras for gaining Amrit. Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Garuda, the god of wealth, are closely related to the myths of Shankh. Lord Vishnu's Shankh is known as Panchajanya. It is described as the same for his avatars as well, including Sri Krishna, Matsya, Varaha, Narasimha, and Kurma. In Skanda Purana, bathing Lord Vishnu's idol with a Shankh can purify us from the sins of our seven lives. In Varsha Purana, using Dakshinavarti Shankh for bathing can free us from our sins. As per Sankha Sadma Purana, the pouring of water with a Shankh over our head in front of the image of Lord Vishnu is equivalent to taking a dip in the Holy Ganga river. Apart from these, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita have elaborated on the significance of Shankh. There are several religious and scientific reasons behind blowing or keeping a conch. Significance of Shankh or Conch: Shankh has had a plethora of uses in the past centuries. Their blowing in the morning indicated the beginning of the war. In the evening, they marked the end of the day's warfare. When they were blown away after a battle, they signified victory. Religious Significance: Shankh is a symbol of cosmic space, and its attribute is sound. The blowing of a Shankh produces vibrations of OM, which...

Shankh Bhasma (Conch or Sea Shell) is an ayurvedic medicine used to manage conditions like acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)[1]. It possesses antacid properties which offer relief from symptoms like heartburn and chest pain. Shankha (Conch) is mentioned in Rasashastra as a mineral under Sudha Varga (Calcium group) category. Shankh Bhasma is one of the important Bhasmas used in daily practice by Ayurvedic physicians. Shankh Bhasma due to its multiple properties provides aid in indigestion, flatulence, and abdominal pain. It may also help with diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, burping, and gastritis. Some practitioners also suggest its use as a calcium supplement[2]. According to Ayurveda, Shankh Bhasma has Kshar (alkaline) property which helps neutralize the produced excessive acid. It may also provide instant relief to the burning sensation in the stomach because of its Sita (cold) nature. Shankh Bhasma also aids in reducing abdominal pain by improving digestion. Along with that, it has Vatanuloman (Vata balancing) properties which help reduce common symptoms of IBS, like gas and bloating. It also helps control watery motions, commonly known as diarrhea, due to its Grahi (absorbent) property. Shankh Bhasma is available in powder form. Shankh Bhasma is generally given in combination with other ayurvedic medicine in the form of a mixture. The mixture is usually advised to be taken with honey to get quick relief from digestive problems. Avoid self-...

Shankh or conch is a religious symbol in Hinduism, which is associated with several myths, legends, traditions, and rituals. Shankh was one of the items that came out during the Samudra Manthan or churning of the oceans by the devas and asuras for gaining Amrit. Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Garuda, the god of wealth, are closely related to the myths of Shankh. Lord Vishnu's Shankh is known as Panchajanya. It is described as the same for his avatars as well, including Sri Krishna, Matsya, Varaha, Narasimha, and Kurma. In Skanda Purana, bathing Lord Vishnu's idol with a Shankh can purify us from the sins of our seven lives. In Varsha Purana, using Dakshinavarti Shankh for bathing can free us from our sins. As per Sankha Sadma Purana, the pouring of water with a Shankh over our head in front of the image of Lord Vishnu is equivalent to taking a dip in the Holy Ganga river. Apart from these, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita have elaborated on the significance of Shankh. There are several religious and scientific reasons behind blowing or keeping a conch. Significance of Shankh or Conch: Shankh has had a plethora of uses in the past centuries. Their blowing in the morning indicated the beginning of the war. In the evening, they marked the end of the day's warfare. When they were blown away after a battle, they signified victory. Religious Significance: Shankh is a symbol of cosmic space, and its attribute is sound. The blowing of a Shankh produces vibrations of OM, which...

• Abhimantrit Original Dakshinavarti Shankh 1.5 to 9 Inch at best price from Haridwar near the bank of river Maa Ganga. • Real Original dakshin mukhi shankh, indian valampuri sangu Brings progress, prosperity and abundance of wealth. • Keeps the poverty and scarcity out of home. • Lakshmi shankh Brings peace, happiness and positivity among the family members. • Dakshin mukhi shankh Improves the mental ability and memory of students. • Nullifies the malefic effects of planets and also saves you from death threats. • Free Shipping in all India • Cash on Delivery eligible • Why Dakshinavarti Shankh Increase Wealth and Prosperity ? Dakshinavarti Shankh, dakshin mukhi shankh, valampuri sangu, Lakshmi Shankh, Right Hand Shankh all are same things only name is different. In Hindu scriptures, Shankh (Shell) are always considered very sacred and important. They were used before the beginning of war or before starting any new activity. Even nowadays, we can see many pundit’s using the Lakshmi Shankh as essential pooja items in puja vidhi. There are very rare and special shankh and one among them is the Dakshinavarti Shankh. It has the right hand twists in the bottom and hence the name Dakshinavarti shankh. As per many scriptures, it is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in original indian valampuri sangu, that’s why worshipping this shankh means worshipping Goddess Lakshmi herself and she will shower her blessings on the one who worships it. It endows the devotee with abundance of we...