Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- CaCO3 (Calcium carbonate)
- Also Known As
- English: Cowrie Shell
Sanskrit: वराटिका, कपर्दिका
Hindi: कौड़ी
What is Cowrie Shell (Varatika / Kaudi / वराटिका)?
Varatika (Cowrie Shell) Bhasma is used similar to Shankha Bhasma for digestive disorders and hyperacidity. It is milder in action compared to Shankha. Verses: 144-145.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Amlapitta hara (anti-acid)
- Deepana (appetizer)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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