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In Ayurveda Cowrie is known by many names such as Varata Varatika Kapardik Kapardika etc. They are mainly of three types based on colour red white and yellow. The one which has yellowish tinge nodules on the back and oval in shape is called Varatika and used for medicinal purpose. Cowrie commonly refers to the external shell of sea animal Cyprea moneta (commonly known as money cowry) found in coastal areas of the Indo-Pacific sea. In ancient times cowries were used as money. They are also used for making ornaments. Chemically it is Carbonate of Calcium. In Ayurveda Varatika is used as a powder obtained by calcination of cowries. It is known as Kapardika or Varatika Bhasma.It a mineral drug of animal origin. It has antacid alterative diuretic anti-diarrheic digestive and expectorant properties. Kapardak Bhasma is helpful in Indigestion Dyspepsia Abdominal Pain Peptic Ulcer Sprue Syndrome Intestinal tuberculosis Cataract Otorrhea Enlarged spleen liver Asthma and Cough. It is also used externally as caustic in various forms of ointments.
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