FAMILY- Zingiberaceae
LATIN NAME - Hedychium spicatum
पर्याय - शठी , गंधमूलिका , गंधवधू , पलाशी , गन्धपलाशी
Eng. Name -Hedychium
Morph- क्षुप
Chem. Compo- Biochanin A , Tectorigenin
गुण-laghu, tikhsna
रस- कटु , तिक्त, कषाय
विपाक-katu
वीर्य- उष्ण
आमयिक प्रयोग- प्रतिश्याय , कास , हिक्का
प्रयोज्यांग - कन्द
DOSE- 1-3 Gm
विशिष्ट योग- शट्यादिचुर्ण , शट्यादिक्वाथ
Shati- Hedychium spicatum is a plant mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of swelling, diseases of the oral cavity, alopecia, sinusitis, diseases of the respiratory tract and indigestion.
Morphology of Hedychium spicatum:
Shati is a small shrub growing to a height of 2-3 feet and is found in the Himalayan range and mountains of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan.
The rhizome is white colored inside, long, bitter and has a strong odor and flavor. The leaves are 10- 12 inch long, wide and smooth. Flowers are white colored, with slightly reddish stigma. The fruits are round and are seen in the rainy season. The plant is a native to China, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
Use of Shati
The paste of the rhizome of Shati is applied over the area affected with joint pain and localized swelling.
The powder of the rhizome of Shati is used as tooth powder to treat conditions of gingivitis and bad odor of the mouth.
The paste of the rhizome of Hedychium spicatum is applied with sesame oil or coconut oil over the scalp region in conditions of alopecia and dandruff.
In the condition of sinusitis, sesame oil processed with powder of Shati is used for nasal drops.
Cold infusion prepared from the rhizome is given in a dose of 25-30 ml along with a few drops of honey to treat respiratory diseases like cough and asthma.
The dried powder of rhizome of Hedychium spicatum (3-5 g) is given with buttermilk or hot water to treat diarrhea and indigestion.
Stem and rhizome paste is applied over the area affected with wound and skin infection.
In the condition of fever, the decoction of Shati is given in a dose of 30-40 ml as part of treatment.
The dried fruits are reported to be added to soften meat and pulses during cooking.
The extracted oil of the rhizome is used in soaps and oils as an aromatic agent.
External uses
It is used for application in arthritis and wounds.
Vrana ropana- Paste of kachura applied on bruises and wounds.
In dental diseases, it is used for application on the teeth as a tooth powder.
Shati mixed with oil is used for fumigation to remove bad smell.
Its application is done in alopecia and nasal administration is done in diseases of the head.
Folklore uses
Locally a roasted powder of its rhizome is given in asthma.
The seeds of this are used to cause abortionIn the Unani system it is used as carminative, expectorant, Emmenagogue and laxative.
The root is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have an acid taste and heating potency. It is digestive, used against stomach pain and as a vasodilator.
Adverse effect
No adverse effect is known or reported after the normal use of Shati.
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