Himalaya Gasex with Triphala, Ginger and Black Pepper
Gasex is an Ayurvedic herbal supplement from Himalaya Wellness. The formula combines seven plant-based and mineral ingredients in a coated tablet that is easy to swallow. Each bottle contains 100 tablets. The recommended use is 1 tablet twice a day after a meal, so one bottle lasts about 50 days. The tablets are vegetarian and contain no artificial colours or flavourings.
Gasex is one of the oldest formulas in the Himalaya Wellness range and has been made virtually unchanged for generations.
What is in Gasex
The base of Gasex is Triphala, a classic Ayurvedic mixture of three dried fruits: Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Emblica officinalis (Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry) and Terminalia bellirica (Bibhitaki). The formula also contains ginger (Zingiber officinale) and black pepper (Piper nigrum), two herbs found in almost every Ayurvedic preparation. Vidanga (Embelia ribes) and Prativisha (Aconitum palmatum) complete the herbal part. Two mineral ingredients complete the formula: Cowrie bhasma and Shankh bhasma, both made from purified, calcined shell material. These last two also explain why Gasex is vegetarian, but not vegan.
Two ingredients in Gasex stand out among all the herbs: Cowrie bhasma and Shankh bhasma. Bhasma literally means ash. These are mineral preparations made in the Ayurvedic tradition by purifying shell material and calcining it at high temperatures until a fine powder remains. Cowrie bhasma comes from cowrie shells, Shankh bhasma from the shell of a sea snail. They naturally provide minerals such as calcium. Good to know: because this shell material is of animal origin, Gasex is vegetarian but not vegan. The rest of the formula, from Triphala to ginger and black pepper, is entirely plant-based.
Himalaya Wellness and the origin of Gasex
Himalaya Wellness was founded in India in 1930 and is one of the largest producers of Ayurvedic supplements in the world. Gasex is one of the best-known products in the range and is available in dozens of countries. Production takes place in Bangalore under GMP-certified conditions, and for the European market, import and distribution are handled by SIA Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Latvia in Riga. Each batch is tested for purity and microbiological safety before leaving the factory.
Herbs and digestion
Health claims have been submitted for a number of plant-based ingredients in Gasex, which are still pending with the European Commission. Ginger supports digestion*. Black pepper supports digestion*.
*Health claim pending European approval.
Use and dosage
Take 1 tablet twice a day after a meal, with a glass of water. At this dosage, 100 tablets last 50 days. The coated tablets are small and flavourless. Store the bottle in a dry place at room temperature, out of reach of children, and do not store it in the refrigerator. Gasex is intended as a supplement to your diet and not as a replacement for a varied diet.