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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.

Key facts
Substance typeCompound formulation of several ingredients, not a single plant
Also known asSoubhagya Shunthi, SoubhagyaShunthi

Names and identification

LanguageName
EnglishSoubhagya Shunthi

Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

PropertyValueDescription
Rasa (Taste)KatuPrimary taste
Guna (Quality)Laghu, SnigdhaPhysical quality
Virya (Potency)UshnaHeating/Cooling effect
Vipaka (Post-digestive)MadhuraPost-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 base) show good oral bioavailability (35-55%). 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. Piperine (if included) enhances absorption of other components by 1.5-3x via P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 inhibition.

Optimal Timing: Before meals for 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), 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 combination)
  • Ela (carminative and flavor enhancement)

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