Benefits of Kapur Kachri (Gandha Shati) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Kapur Kachri (Gandha Shati)

Kapur Kachri is a small perennial herb native to China that belongs to Zingiberaceae. As per Ayurveda, various health conditions such as arthritis, gout, skin diseases, indigestion, diseases related to the oral cavity, etc. Kapur Kachri is also known as perfume ginger. Kapur herb is rich in healing properties.

Botanical Name : Hedychium spicatum.

Useful Parts for Kapur Kachri (Gandha Shati) :

Rhizome.

Names in different languages for Kapur Kachri (Gandha Shati) :

English: Perfume ginger.
Hindi: Kachoor.
Malayalam: Katcholam.
Bengali: Shati.
Gujarati:Kapurkachali.
Kannada: Gandhasati.
Tamil: Poolakizhangu.
Telugu: Gandha Kachuralu.

Health benefits of Kapur Kachri (Gandha Shati)

Medicinal herbs have a significant role in our healthcare system, especially in Ayurveda. Kapur Kacheri has both culinary and medicinal uses.

• Treat gingivitis

  The powder made from the rhizome of Kapur Kachri is used as a tooth powder that prevents odor from the mouth and gingivitis.

• Prevents swelling and inflammation

  The application of rhizome paste of Kapur kachri over the affected area helps reduce pain and swelling of body parts.

• Treat skin disorders

  Rhizome paste of Kapur kachri over the affected area treats wounds and other skin conditions.

• Treat fever

  The decoction made from Kapur kachri can give during the fever symptoms.

• Treat dandruff

  The mix of sesame oil and rhizome powder of Kapur kachri can be applied over the scalp to prevent dandruff and alopecia.

• Treat sinusitis

  Kapur kachri rhizome powder with sesame oil can be used to prepare nasal drops to get rid of nasal congestions and sinusitis.

• Treat diarrhea and indigestion

  Kapur kachri rhizome powder with buttermilk can be administered to relieve indigestion and diarrhea.

Medicine that includes Kapur Kachri (Gandha Shati) as an ingredient

• Nityananda Rasa.
• Ushirasava.
• Aravindasava.
• Haritakyadi Rasayana.
• Sarivadyasava.
• Kankayana Vati.
• Prasoothikamrita Rasayana.

Kapur kachri has many health benefits like treating indigestion, diarrhea, sinusitis, dandruff, skin diseases, gingivitis, swelling and inflammations, fever, cold, etc.