Shati — Spiked Ginger Lily

Ayurvedic herb Shati (Hedychium spicatum) — Spiked Ginger Lily. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha, Vata.

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Enhances respiratory strength and prevents infections.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Katu, Tikta	Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Guna	Laghu	Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
Prabhava	Shwasahara, Amapachana	Shwasahara — relieves dyspnea and asthma; Amapachana

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Shati is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Gandhapalashi, Suvrata, Himaja, Palashika

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Shati are: kanda.

Main Indications

Shati is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Shwasa, Kasa, Jwara, Vrana, Aruchi.

Dosha Effects

Shati pacifies Kapha, Vata.

It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Shati is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
bark	Abdominal pain	MESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9770972795006
bark	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006
bark	Arthritis	MESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2Z	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9770972795006
leaf	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9770972795006
leaf	Arthritis	MESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2Z	ISBN:9770972795006
leaf	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9770972795006
leaf	Exanthema	MESH:D005076,UMLS:C0015230	ISBN:9770972795006
leaf	Menstrual cycle	MESH:D008597,UMLS:C0025329	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Antiemetics	MESH:D000932,UMLS:C0003297, ICD-11:XM4VY6	ISBN:9780387706375
rhizome	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Anti-infective agents	MESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Antineoplastic agents	MESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Antioxidants	MESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Antiparasitic agents	MESH:D000977,UMLS:C4708129, ICD-11:XM37L1	ISBN:9780387706375
rhizome	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Antitubercular agents	MESH:D000995,UMLS:C0003448, ICD-11:XM6DX3	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Arthritis	MESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Bronchitis	MESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
rhizome	Central nervous system depressants	MESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Diabetes mellitus	MESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
rhizome	Dyspnea	MESH:D004417,UMLS:C0013404, ICD-11:MD11.5	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Expectorants	MESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Furunculosis	MESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Halitosis	MESH:D006209,UMLS:C0018520, ICD-11:MD94	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Hematologic diseases	MESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Hypoglycemic agents	MESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Hypotension	MESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2Z	ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Immunomodulation	MESH:D056747,UMLS:C1963758	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Insect repellents	MESH:D007302,UMLS:C0021572	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Lymphadenitis	MESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Menstrual cycle	MESH:D008597,UMLS:C0025329	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Mouth diseases	MESH:D009059,UMLS:C0026636, DOID:403	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Nausea	MESH:D009325,UMLS:C0027497, ICD-11:MD90.0	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Neoplasms	MESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2Z	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Parasympatholytics	MESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9789327275590
rhizome	Pleurisy	MESH:D010998,UMLS:C0032231, DOID:10247, ICD-11:MD31	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Pruritus	MESH:D011537,UMLS:C0033774, ICD-11:EC90	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Pulmonary eosinophilia	MESH:D011657,UMLS:C0034068, DOID:9498, ICD-11:CB02	ISBN:9788172360481
rhizome	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
rhizome	Snake bites	MESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Stress, physiological	MESH:D013312,UMLS:C0449430, ICD-11:6E40.4	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Urination disorders	MESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0Y	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:9770972795006
rhizome	Rheumatoid arthritis	MESH:D001172,UMLS:C0003873, DOID:7148, ICD-11:FA20	ISBN:9788171360536
root	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9788172362300
root	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Anti-infective agents	MESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Apnea	MESH:D001049,UMLS:C0003578, DOID:0050847, ICD-11:MD11.0	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Bronchitis	MESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Cathartics	MESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Central nervous system diseases	MESH:D002493,UMLS:C0007682, DOID:331	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Expectorants	MESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Furunculosis	MESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Hypertension	MESH:D006973,UMLS:C0020538, DOID:10763, ICD-11:BA00.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Hypoglycemic agents	MESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Hypotension	MESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2Z	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Insect repellents	MESH:D007302,UMLS:C0021572	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Malaria	MESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362300
root	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Parasympatholytics	MESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Scorpion stings	MESH:D065008,UMLS:C0238417, ICD-11:NE61	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Smallpox	MESH:D012899,UMLS:C0037354, DOID:8736, ICD-11:1E70	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Snake bites	MESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Spasm	MESH:D013035,UMLS:C0037763, ICD-11:MB47.3	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Stomach diseases	MESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4Y	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Tuberculosis	MESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Wounds and injuries	MESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251	ISBN:9770972795006
stem	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9770972795006
stem	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Expectorants	MESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Snake bites	MESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379	ISBN:9788172361266
stem	Tooth diseases	MESH:D014076,UMLS:C0040435, DOID:1091, ICD-11:DA07.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
stem	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:9788172361266
tuber	Contraceptive agents	MESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871	ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant	Insecticides	MESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66	ISBN:9770972795006
	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9770972795006
	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9788172362300
	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9788172360481
	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:9780387706375
	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9788172360481
	Cardiovascular system	MESH:D002319,UMLS:C0007226, ICD-11:XA4PM9	ISBN:9770972795006
	Hypertension	MESH:D006973,UMLS:C0020538, DOID:10763, ICD-11:BA00.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Hypotension	MESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2Z	ISBN:9788172360481
	Hypothermia	MESH:D007035,UMLS:C0020672, ICD-11:NF02	ISBN:9770972795006
	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9770972795006
	Insect repellents	MESH:D007302,UMLS:C0021572	ISBN:9770972795006
	Insecticides	MESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66	ISBN:9770972795006
	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Tranquilizing agents	MESH:D014149,UMLS:C0040614	ISBN:9770972795006
	Vasodilator agents	MESH:D014665,UMLS:C0042402	ISBN:9788172360481
	Wounds and injuries	MESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251	ISBN:9770972795006