Introduction of Shati (Kapoor Kachri): (Introduction of Shati)

What is Shati?

You must be knowing about Kapoor Kachri or Shati, it is a medicine which is used to cure diseases of the head. This is not an ordinary medicine but a panacea for diseases of the head and hair. There are many such medicines in Ayurveda which are used for the treatment of diseases.

Due to the fragrance in its roots, it is also known as Moolika. Among these, Kapoor Kachri is used as a panacea for all diseases. It has many medicinal properties, which are very beneficial in curing diseases like diarrhoea, piles, cough, fever, T.B. and tumour etc.

Do you know that it is very beneficial in diseases caused by Vata and Kapha. Its benefits do not end here, it has many more benefits. Today we will introduce you to them in detail. Let us know in which diseases it is used.

External form (Morphology) (Shati ki akriti)

In Sushruta Samhita, the use of Shatika Kwatha and Brihatyadi Kwatha Yoga is found for fever, tumour, asthma and cough. There are two species of this which are used in treatment. The first species is known as Shati and the second species is known as Sulochana or Gulbakabali. Gulbakabali is especially used for eye disorders.

Hedychium spicatum Ham. Ex Smith (Shatti)

It is a plant that lives for many years and is up to 1 meter tall. Its rhizomes are long and rough on the outside and are reddish brown in colour. Its leaves are broad like turmeric leaves and are oblong and spear-shaped. Its flowers are white in colour. Its fruits have smooth spherical seeds. Its flowering and fruiting period is from August to December. 

Hedychium coronarium J. Konig (Sulochana Netriya)

 It is a rhizomatous herbaceous plant up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are spear-shaped, pointed and smooth. Its flowers are white in colour. Fruits are spherical and smooth. Its extract is widely used in the treatment of eye diseases.

Shati common names

Ayurvedic properties of Shati Ayurvedic properties)

Medicinal benefits and uses of Shati (Shati its benefits and uses)

For respiratory diseases (Shati for asthma)

• If you are suffering from any respiratory disease then taking the fine powder of Shati and Pushkarmool mixed with honey helps in relieving hiccups and respiratory problems.
• Apart from this, consuming Shatyadi powder with sugar provides relief from hiccups and breathing problems.

Eliminate bad breath (Shati for bad breath)

• If you have bad breath due to indigestion then gargling with decoction of Shati helps in getting rid of bad breath.

in cold (Shati for cold)

• If you are suffering from cold frequently due to weather changes then prepare a powder by mixing equal parts of ground amla and trikatu in kapurkachri and keep it. Later on, consume the powder by mixing jaggery and ghee in it to get relief from cold.

1. Relieves Inflammation (Shati for swelling)

• If there is swelling on any part of your body, then use Kapoor Kachri powder. Its use is very beneficial for you. Applying this powder on the swollen area reduces the swelling. 

1. Eliminate fever (Shati for fever)

• The use of this medicine is very beneficial when fever occurs. To get rid of fever, consuming the juice of the root of Shati relieves fever and pain.

in joint pain (Shati for joint pain)

• If you are having joint pain due to Vata then mixing the decoction of white Punarnava with the paste of Shati and dry ginger and consuming it for seven days gives relief from Vata caused joint pain.

In skin disorder (Shati for skin)

• If you have skin related problems like rashes, boils, ringworm etc then applying the root of camphor kachri on the skin helps in relieving the skin problems.

in the wound (Shati for wound)

• To heal a wound caused due to injury, grind the root of Shati and apply it on the wound, it helps in healing the wound.

In stomach ache (Shati for stomach)

• If you have a stomachache problem then you can use Shati. For this, consuming camphor Kachri powder with water gives relief from stomachache.

In digestion (Shati for digestion)

• If your digestive power is weak and you do not feel hungry then you can improve your digestion by using Shati.

In Piles Shti

• The main cause of piles is constipation. If you are also suffering from piles, then to get rid of it, make a paste of Shati and Palash seeds and drink it mixed with buttermilk and powder of chilli. It is beneficial for piles patients.

in spermatorrhoea Shti

• If the semen is coming out due to glandular disease then making ash of Shati and consuming it with ghee is beneficial.

In Indigestion Shti

• If you are suffering from indigestion due to digestive problems then consuming Shati powder with water provides relief from indigestion.

soothe vomiting (Shati for vomiting)

• Vomiting often occurs due to illness or eating impure food. To get rid of this, prepare a powder by mixing equal parts of Daruhaldi, Haritaki, Dry ginger and Pippali in Kapurkachari. Mix this powder in ghee and consume it. Then drink some buttermilk. It is beneficial in vomiting.
• Apart from this, grinding camphorakachri with rose water and making tablets and consuming one or two tablets in the morning and evening provides relief from vomiting.

In the problem of diarrhea (Shati for diarrhea)

• For patients suffering from diarrhoea, consuming powder of Kapoor Kachri mixed with equal quantity of sugar provides relief in diarrhoea. And drinking water soothes indigestion.

For respiratory diseases (Shati for asthma)

• If you are suffering from any respiratory disease then taking the fine powder of Shati and Pushkarmool mixed with honey helps in relieving hiccups and respiratory problems.
• Apart from this, consuming Shatyadi powder with sugar provides relief from hiccups and breathing problems.

Eliminate bad breath (Shati for bad breath)

• If you have bad breath due to indigestion then gargling with decoction of Shati helps in getting rid of bad breath.

in cold (Shati for cold)

• If you are suffering from cold frequently due to weather changes then prepare a powder by mixing equal parts of ground amla and trikatu in kapurkachri and keep it. Later on, consume the powder by mixing jaggery and ghee in it to get relief from cold.

For hair (Shati for hair)

• Is your hair getting damaged then Shati is very beneficial for you. By making a decoction of the rhizome of Kapoor Kachri and washing the hair with it, the hair becomes clean, thick and soft.

in head wound Shti

• If you have wounds on your head then mix the ash of Shati with sesame oil and apply it on the head. It will help in getting rid of itching, worms and boils.

To get relief from headache (Shati for headache)

• If you are having a headache due to fever, tension or any other reason then mixing the fine powder of Shati in oil and taking it through the nose relieves the headache.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Shati)

• Rhizome

Dosages of Shati

• Powder - 2 to 4 grams or use it only with the help of a doctor

medicines made from shati

• Shatyadi Churna
• Shatyadi Kwath