When I was growing up, I used to frequently visit my maternal grandparents’ in Chandigarh. My grandfather would begin his day daily with a prayer and this also included blowing the conch (Big Shell) with full strength thus generating a loud noise. According to Indian spiritual beliefs, the Conch is a very auspicious object which is blown before the commencement of any auspicious work.
Apart from its spiritual significance, did you know it’s useful for maintaining good health? Well, this is one of the reasons I learnt to blow the conch from my grandfather. It is also believed that when a Conch is blown, it radiates positive vibes and wards off negative energy in the environment.
I still remember that day when at the age of 70, my grandfather underwent a lung test at a medical institute, where he goes for his general he used to go for a general check-up. The doctor was amazed to find that his lungs were functioning at full capacity. The observations of the doctor had not only made grandpa go gaga but, the family felt proud of him too.
Blowing the conch is beneficial in many ways to our health. Mentioned in the Indian scriptures as a shell, it is used in medicines in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Many diseases like jaundice, skin ailments, bones, teeth, stomach issues get resolved by drinking the water kept overnight in the conch. It has Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Sulphur.
The scalar sound waves that are generated by blowing the conch balance the chakras in the body-(https://goqii.com/blog/the-seven-chakras-in-human-body-and-kundalini/). The vibrations it produces purify the air and is believed to destroy the disease-causing germs in the atmosphere.
When the Conch is blown, energy is emitted from it, which reduces the strength of distressing frequencies. The other benefit is that it helps to develop good lung capacity. It is one of my favourite breathing exercises after Pranayama.
It not only enables us to inhale a lot of air but also helps in contracting the muscles from the face to the foot. Blood gushes and improves circulation supplying oxygen to each cell of our body.
The blowing of the Conch works on the thyroid, muscles of the neck and the vocal cords too. Not only this. It helps children and adults with problems with speech.
However, there is a word of caution, before starting on this, make sure you get in touch with someone who is in practice. Lastly, check with your doctor if you have high blood pressure, Hernia, Glaucoma as this process can cause extra pressure on the organs.
An interesting write up.
Nice one
Very informative. Thanks for sharing!!
Very nice article. Indeed never realized that blowing a conch can have these many health benefits. Thanks for sharing this Kumud. Am glad you are my fitness coach 🙂
Good and helpful information
Very interesting and I have already taken the tips.
Now on I will practice on the concha my mother in law has given me
Also, the moment Shank is blown our brain emptied of all thoughts so we will enter state of translate which is the one with awareness. The conch shells is used to treat menopause, also. To awaken our so occupied mind, the only way is Shank.
Amazing article.
Amazing facts…. Even most of us didn’t know how a bliwing a Conch can help?
Nicely written….Kudos!!!
Nice. I will try it.
Very interesting and full of information about Conch in the article.
Keep sharing.
Amazing I think most of us do not know this . Thanks for making me aware
A very good and informative article
Good Knowledgeable Article I never knew that. Keep it up. Thanks! for Sharing Article
No one can be as good as kumud mam… her coaching,her teaching and now her writing…ultimate experience i am having with her….
Yes, very interesting & I almost grasp the concept. Any more, specific research done? Like testing the air around a Conch Blower before, during & after?
Dear mam,
Thanks for sharing useful information.
Can you pls guide on how to select genuine conch.
Where to buy.
I hv no idea abt it
Many thanks
Hey, very nice information. I came across this on Google, and I am stoked that I did. I will definitely be coming back here more often. Wish I could add to the conversation and bring a bit more to the table, but am just taking in as much info as I can at the moment. Thanks for sharing.