Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), conchiolin
- Also Known As
- English: Conch Shell
Sanskrit: शंख, कम्बु, अम्बुज
Hindi: शंख
What is Conch Shell (Shankha / शंख)?
Shankha (Conch Shell) Bhasma is an important antacid preparation in Ayurveda. It is used in hyperacidity, indigestion, colic pain, and worm infestations. The Bhasma is prepared by incinerating conch shell after purification. It is one of the most commonly used marine-origin Bhasmas. Shankha Vati (tablets) are a popular preparation for digestive disorders. Verses: 141-143.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Shulahara (anti-colic)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Amlapitta hara (anti-acid)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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