Shankh Vati/Tablet - Classical Ayurvedic Rasayana for Acid–Balance, Digestion & Gastrointestinal Comfort

Shankh Tablet (also known as Shankh Vati in classical texts) is an Ayurvedic formulation primarily used to support digestion, acid balance, and healthy gastric motility. Traditionally prepared with Shankha (Conch) processed in herbal sour media along with digestive herbs, the formulation varies slightly depending on the manufacturer and classical reference used (e.g., Rasa Tarangini, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, or local pharmacopeial adaptations).

This product is often preferred for hyperacidity, indigestion, gas, colic pain, nausea, and Agni-related disorders.

Reference: 

भैषज्यरत्नावली अग्निमान्धादिरोगाधिकार:१०/१८७, रसेन्द्रासारसंग्रह 

चिंचाक्षारपलं पटुव्रजपलं निम्बूरसे कल्कितम्। 
तस्मिश्च शङ्खपलं प्रतप्तमसकृत संस्थाप्य शिर्णावधि॥ 
हिङ्गुव्योषपलं रसामृतबलीन् निक्षिप्य निष्कांशिकान् 
बद्ध्वा शङ्खवटीं क्षयग्रहणिकारुक्पत्किशूलादिषु॥१८७॥

Key Benefits

• Helps maintain healthy gastric acid levels
• Supports relief from acidity, gas, bloating, and sour belching
• Promotes smooth digestion and restores Agni
• Traditionally used in colic pain, abdominal discomfort, and indigestion
• Beneficial in nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
• Supports Vata–Kapha balancing at the level of the stomach
• Provides mild antispasmodic and carminative action
• Helps reduce Ama (toxic metabolic residue)

Note: Actual therapeutic benefits may vary depending on the specific formulation used by the manufacturer.

Key Ingredients

Chincha kshar, Panch lavan, Shankh bhasma, Hing, Trikatu, Shuddha Parad, Shuddha Vatsnabh, Shuddha Gandhak - Bhavana with Nimbu Swaras (Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer).

How to Use

• Dose for Adults:
  • 1–2 tablets, 1–2 times daily
  • Preferably after meals or as directed by the physician
• Common Anupana (as per condition):
  • Warm water – for gas, bloating, loss of appetite
  • Cumin water – for acidity, sour belching
  • Buttermilk – for Kapha-related indigestion
  • Ghee – for burning sensation or Pitta aggravation

Safety & Precautions

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by a practitioner
• Use cautiously in renal impairment (contains mineral components)
• Avoid in cases of severe gastritis with ulcer bleeding
• Keep away from children
• Store in a cool, dry place

Note for patient: Consult an Ayurvedic physician if symptoms persist beyond 7–10 days

PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE (CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE)

Dosha-Based Indications

• Vata Disorders: Gas, bloating, flatulence, colic pain (Shoola), irregular appetite
• Pitta Disorders: Acidity, sour belching, burning sensation in the chest, nausea after food
• Kapha Disorders: Heaviness in the abdomen, slow digestion, thick saliva or Kapha regurgitation

Recommended Combinations (As per clinical requirement)

Ideal Patient Profile

• Patients experiencing post-meal heaviness
• Individuals with irregular meals, overeating, or stress-related digestive issues
• Those with acid imbalance due to long working hours / junk food
• Patients of Ajeerna, Adhmana, Shoola
• Elderly patients with weaker digestive fire (Agni)

Contraindications / Use With Care

• Active gastric ulcer with bleeding
• Severe vomiting of unknown origin
• Acute liver inflammation
• Children below 12 years (unless directed)
• Avoid combination with strong antacids without supervision

Practitioner Tip:

• Given after meals to control Pitta and enhance digestion
• Combined with warming carminatives for Vata dominance
• Given with cooling herbs for Pitta dominance
• Used for short to medium duration (10–30 days) depending on severity

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic Characteristics)

• Colour: Off-white to light brown tablet
• Odour: Mild, slightly aromatic or earthy depending on herbal processing
• Taste: Mildly salty, astringent or alkaline (due to Shankha and digestive herbs)
• Texture: Firm but smooth

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.