# Soubhagya Shunthi

> Soubhagya Shunthi is a compound formulation of several ingredients. 6-Shogaol (formed during drying of fresh ginger) is more bioavailable than 6-gingerol. The compound formulation 'Soubhagya Shunthi' includes multiple ingredients that provide mutual bioenhancement.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Soubhagya Shunthi](/herb/soubhagya-shunthi/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Katu | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Churna (compound powder), Vati (tablet), Capsule, Granules

**Standard Dosage:** 1-3 g compound powder twice daily with warm water or milk; 500 mg tablet/capsule twice daily after meals; specific dosing per classical text formulation

**Bioavailability:** Gingerols and shogaols (from Shunthi/[ginger](/herb/ginger/) base) show good oral bioavailability (35-55%). 6-Shogaol (formed during drying of fresh ginger) is more bioavailable than 6-[gingerol](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#gingerol). The compound formulation '[Soubhagya Shunthi](/herb/soubhagya-shunthi/)' includes multiple ingredients that provide mutual bioenhancement. [Piperine](/reference/piperine/) (if included) enhances absorption of other components by 1.5-3x via P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibition.

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals for [antiemetic](/glossary/pharmacology/#antiemetic) action; with warm milk after meals for postpartum nourishment; as directed by Ayurvedic practitioner for pregnancy support

**Standardized Extract:** Compound churna standardized to NLT 1.5% total gingerols + shogaols (as 6-gingerol equivalents by HPLC); individual ingredient identification by HPTLC fingerprint

**Shelf Life:** 24 months for compound churna; 36 months for tablets and capsules

**Storage:** Store below 25 deg C in airtight containers. Ginger-based preparations are somewhat hygroscopic — RH <55%. Protect from light and moisture.

**Marker Compounds:** 6-Gingerol, 6-Shogaol, Piperine (if formulation includes [Pippali](/herb/pippali/)), Volatile oil content (from Shunthi), Individual ingredient markers per formulation composition

### Extraction Methods

- Traditional Churna preparation (drying, powdering, and precise mixing of multiple ingredients per text proportion)
- Not typically extracted — used as compound powder formulation
- Individual ingredient extraction for standardized capsule formulation

### Synergistic Combinations

- This IS a synergistic compound formulation — Shunthi (ginger) is the base combined with specific adjuncts for Soubhagya (auspiciousness/well-being during pregnancy)
- Pippali (digestive and bioenhancer synergy)
- Nagakeshara (antiemetic-[hemostatic](/glossary/pharmacology/#hemostatic) combination)
- Ela (carminative and flavor enhancement)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.