🌿 Sukku – Product Description
Common Name: Sukku / Dry Ginger
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale (Dried rhizome)
Family: Zingiberaceae
Plant Part Used: Rhizome (underground stem), dried and powdered
Form Available:
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Whole dried ginger pieces
Taste (Rasa): Pungent
Energy (Virya): Heating
Post-digestive Effect (Vipaka): Sweet
Aroma & Flavor: Strong, spicy, earthy aroma with warming, peppery taste
✅ Health Benefits of Sukku
1. Digestive Health
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Stimulates appetite, enhances digestion, and relieves bloating, gas, and constipation
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Used in Sukku kashayam for stomach discomfort and indigestion
2. Cold, Cough & Respiratory Relief
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Excellent for relieving cold, cough, sore throat, bronchitis, and asthma symptoms
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Acts as a natural decongestant and expectorant
3. Anti-inflammatory & Pain Relief
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Reduces joint pain, muscle aches, and inflammation
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Effective in managing arthritis and rheumatic pain
4. Immunity Booster
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Strengthens the immune system
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Helps fight infections, fever, and improves overall resilience
5. Supports Metabolism & Weight Loss
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Increases metabolic activity
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Helps burn fat and reduce water retention
6. Menstrual and Reproductive Support
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Eases menstrual cramps and promotes regular flow
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Used in postnatal care formulations
7. Antioxidant & Anti-microbial
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Contains gingerol and shogaol, which are potent antioxidants and anti-bacterial agents
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Helps detoxify the body and reduce oxidative stress
📛 Other Common Names for Sukku
Language | Name |
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Tamil | சுக்கு (Sukku) |
Sanskrit | Shunthi |
Hindi | सोंठ (Saunth) |
Malayalam | ചുക്ക് (Chukku) |
Kannada | ಶುಂಟಿ (Shunti) |
Telugu | సుంఠి (Sonti) |
Marathi | सुंठ (Suntha) |
Gujarati | સૂંઠ (Soonth) |
English | Dry Ginger / Dried Ginger Root |
⚠️ Precautions
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Should be taken in moderation due to its heating nature
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Not recommended in ulcer patients or those with high pitta unless balanced with cooling herbs
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May interact with blood-thinning medications – consult a doctor if on such prescriptions
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