Himalaya Sunthi

Description

The Herb
Latin Name Zingiber officinale (Rosc.)
English Name Ginger
Sanskrit / Indian Name Sunthi

Zingiber officinale is a tall herbaceous aromatic herb. The vitamins present in green ginger are: thiamine, 0.06; riboflavin, 0.03; niacin, 0.60; and vitamin C, 6.0mg./100 g. The value reported for carotene in the fresh rhizome is 40 µg./100 g. The predominant sesquiterpene hydrocarbon is zingiberene (a-and ß-zingiberene, C15H24; 35.6% in one sample of the Indian oil); other sesquiterpenes present in the oil are ar-curcumene (17.7%), farnesene (9.8%). Besides the pungent principles, the oleoresin contains essential oil and also non-pungent substances.

DESCRIPTION

Benefits of the Herb:

Facts derived from Ayurveda texts and modern research:

Ginger stimulates digestive juices, serves as carminative and digestive support. It also improves the absorption of nutrients. Sunthi has a unique flavor and helps manage gastric discomfort. This herb helps overcome sluggish digestion and promotes gastric emptying. Gingerol, an important ingredient found in Sunthi, helps overcome nausea and vomiting.

Ideal For:

Nausea and vomiting due to:
Indigestion
Motion sickness

KEY INGREDIENTS

Sunthi

It has a unique flavor and is popular as an aromatic spice.

INDICATIONS

Ginger possesses antioxidant properties and may be added to edible oils and fats to protect them against oxidative rancidity. The phenolic constituents of the alcohol-soluble fraction of the spice are responsible for the anti-oxidant effect. Ginger is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant to the gastrointestinal tract. It is much in vogue as a household remedy for flatulence and colic. An extract of ginger is used as an adjunct to many tonic and stimulating remedies. Externally, ginger is used as a local stimulant and rubefacient. Alcoholic extracts of the spice have been found to stimulate the vasomotor and respiratory centers of anesthetized cats; they also stimulate the heart. Ginger is reported to contain an anti-histaminic factor. In veterinary practice, ginger is used as a stimulant and carminative in the atonic indigestion of horses and cattle.

DOSAGE

1-2 tablets twice daily or as directed by your physician.

REFERENCE

Chem. Abstr., 1964, 61, 6047; 1969, 71, 33425; 1968, 68, 62681.

Merck Index, 489.

Composition:

Each tablet contains Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) rhizome extract – 50 mg.

Special Instructions:

It is advisable to consult your physician before you start using the product in these situations:
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Conditions which require special medical care
Specific contraindications that have not been identified
Please consult your physician if symptoms persist.