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Kapur Kachri known as Sati in Ayurveda consists of the dried rhizome of Hedychium spicatum. It possesses Pungent Bitter and Astringent tastes with Light and Sharp qualities. Due to its Hot potency and Pungent post digestive effect it effectively pacifies Kapha and Vata doshas. It is a potent Mukhasodhana or mouth cleanser often used to treat bad breath and oral diseases. Therapeutically it acts as Sulahara relieving colic and abdominal pain and is highly valued for respiratory disorders like cough asthma and hiccup due to its ability to cut through mucus. It also aids digestion and treats diarrhea. Common formulations include Chyavanaprash and Agastyaharitaki Rasayana with a recommended dosage of 1 to 3 grams of the powder.
Kapur Kachri, scientifically known as Hedychium spicatum, is a rhizomatous aromatic herb. In Ayurveda, it is known as Sati or Gandhamulika. It is highly valued for its camphoraceous aroma and its ability to treat respiratory and digestive disorders. It is a key ingredient in several famous Ayurvedic formulations, including Chyavanaprash and Agastyaharitaki Rasayana, utilized for its heating and penetrating properties to clear blockages in the body.
Kapur Kachri is a perennial rhizomatous herb that grows in the Himalayan region. The medicinal part is the rhizome, which is about 15-20 cm long, externally yellowish-brown, and marked with circular rings. It possesses a strong, camphor-like (camphoraceous) odor and a bitter taste. In Ayurveda, it is considered a powerful Mukhaśodhana (mouth cleanser) and Śūlahara (colic reliever). It is extensively used to treat respiratory ailments like asthma and cough due to its hot potency.
According to the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (Vol. I):
Kapur Kachri is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:
The recommended dosage according to the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India is:
Kapur Kachri is generally considered safe when used in the recommended dosage. It is a standard ingredient in safe, widely consumed formulations like Chyavanaprash and Agastyaharitaki Rasayana.
WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants
(World Health Organization – General medicinal plant monographs)
https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/42052
WHO Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515436
Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) – Shati
https://www.ayush.gov.in
PubMed – Hedychium spicatum Research Articles
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hedychium+spicatum
NCBI Taxonomy Database – Hedychium spicatum
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ScienceDirect – Hedychium spicatum Phytochemistry & Pharmacology
https://www.sciencedirect.com
SpringerLink – Research on Shati / Kapur Kachri
https://link.springer.com
Kew Science – Plants of the World Online (Hedychium spicatum)
https://powo.science.kew.org
World Flora Online – Hedychium spicatum
https://www.worldfloraonline.org
Bhavaprakasha Nighantu – Shati Description
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks
Dhanvantari Nighantu – Shati Reference
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks
** **Q. Can it be taken daily?
It is generally taken as part of formulations (like Chyavanaprash) daily. As a single herb powder, it is used for specific periods to treat respiratory or digestive issues.
Q. When should it be taken?
For respiratory issues, it is often taken with honey or warm water. For oral health, it can be chewed or used in gargles.
Q. Can it be taken with milk/water?
Yes, the powder can be taken with warm water or honey.
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MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
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Reviewed by medical experts • For informational purposes only
Kapur Kachri known as Sati in Ayurveda consists of the dried rhizome of Hedychium spicatum. It possesses Pungent Bitter and Astringent tastes with Light and Sharp qualities. Due to its Hot potency and Pungent post digestive effect it effectively pacifies Kapha and Vata doshas. It is a potent Mukhasodhana or mouth cleanser often used to treat bad breath and oral diseases. Therapeutically it acts as Sulahara relieving colic and abdominal pain and is highly valued for respiratory disorders like cough asthma and hiccup due to its ability to cut through mucus. It also aids digestion and treats diarrhea. Common formulations include Chyavanaprash and Agastyaharitaki Rasayana with a recommended dosage of 1 to 3 grams of the powder.
Kapur Kachri, scientifically known as Hedychium spicatum, is a rhizomatous aromatic herb. In Ayurveda, it is known as Sati or Gandhamulika. It is highly valued for its camphoraceous aroma and its ability to treat respiratory and digestive disorders. It is a key ingredient in several famous Ayurvedic formulations, including Chyavanaprash and Agastyaharitaki Rasayana, utilized for its heating and penetrating properties to clear blockages in the body.
Kapur Kachri is a perennial rhizomatous herb that grows in the Himalayan region. The medicinal part is the rhizome, which is about 15-20 cm long, externally yellowish-brown, and marked with circular rings. It possesses a strong, camphor-like (camphoraceous) odor and a bitter taste. In Ayurveda, it is considered a powerful Mukhaśodhana (mouth cleanser) and Śūlahara (colic reliever). It is extensively used to treat respiratory ailments like asthma and cough due to its hot potency.
According to the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (Vol. I):
Kapur Kachri is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:
The recommended dosage according to the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India is:
Kapur Kachri is generally considered safe when used in the recommended dosage. It is a standard ingredient in safe, widely consumed formulations like Chyavanaprash and Agastyaharitaki Rasayana.
WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants
(World Health Organization – General medicinal plant monographs)
https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/42052
WHO Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515436
Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) – Shati
https://www.ayush.gov.in
PubMed – Hedychium spicatum Research Articles
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hedychium+spicatum
NCBI Taxonomy Database – Hedychium spicatum
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ScienceDirect – Hedychium spicatum Phytochemistry & Pharmacology
https://www.sciencedirect.com
SpringerLink – Research on Shati / Kapur Kachri
https://link.springer.com
Kew Science – Plants of the World Online (Hedychium spicatum)
https://powo.science.kew.org
World Flora Online – Hedychium spicatum
https://www.worldfloraonline.org
Bhavaprakasha Nighantu – Shati Description
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks
Dhanvantari Nighantu – Shati Reference
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks
** **Q. Can it be taken daily?
It is generally taken as part of formulations (like Chyavanaprash) daily. As a single herb powder, it is used for specific periods to treat respiratory or digestive issues.
Q. When should it be taken?
For respiratory issues, it is often taken with honey or warm water. For oral health, it can be chewed or used in gargles.
Q. Can it be taken with milk/water?
Yes, the powder can be taken with warm water or honey.
Written By
Sathyaprek
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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