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Cowrie Shell for Heartburn & Acid Reflux

Sanskrit: वराटिका | Cypraea moneta (Cowrie shell)

How Cowrie Shell helps with Heartburn & Acid Reflux according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Cowrie Shell is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for heartburn & acid reflux. 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.

How Cowrie Shell Helps with Heartburn & Acid Reflux

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Cowrie Shell has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing heartburn & acid reflux:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)

Other Herbs for Heartburn & Acid Reflux

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Ajwain Trachyspermum ammi syn. Trachyapermum copticum, Carum copticum/roxburghianum/ajowan, Ptychotis ajowan
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Apple Pyrus malus Linn.
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Ashwagandha Withania somnifera dunal
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Vamsha Bambusa arundinacea Willd.
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Bhumyamalaki Phyllanthus amarus/ niruri (erroneously)
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Black Pepper Pipernigrum Linn.

See all herbs for heartburn & acid reflux on the Heartburn & Acid Reflux page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.