Gokshuradi Guggulu
Gokṣurādi Guggulu
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3 · from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87
Gokshuradi Guggulu (Gokṣurādi Guggulu) is a classical Ayurvedic resin-based tablet (Guggulu) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (5:3), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87. It is made from 10 ingredients, the largest amounts being Purā (Guggulu)-śuddha, Śuṇṭhī and Marica. The Formulary gives a dose of 3 g, taken with mustā kvatha, pāṣānabheda kvātha, uṣīra kvātha. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3, which takes the formula from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Guggulu — resin-based tablet |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3 (e-book p. 209) |
| Classical source | Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87 |
| Ingredients | 10 |
| Dose (AFI) | 3 g |
| Anupāna | Mustā Kvatha, Pāṣānabheda Kvātha, Uṣīra Kvātha |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Guggulu?
Herbal powders are combined with purified guggulu, the resin of Commiphora wightii, and made into pills.
Ingredients of Gokshuradi Guggulu
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gokṣura (Fr.) | 1.344 kg |
| 2 | Water for decoction reduced to 4.0321 l | 8.0641 l |
| 3 | Purā (Guggulu)-śuddha (O.R.) | 336 g |
| 4 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 5 | Marica (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 6 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 7 | Harītakī (P.) | 48 g |
| 8 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 48 g |
| 9 | Āmalakī (P.) | 48 g |
| 10 | Musta (Mustā) (Rz.) | 48 g |
Preparation notes
Kaṣāya Of Gokṣura is prepared. Guggulu is added to the filtered Kaṣāya Which is boiled again to rasakriy Pāka. Fine powder of remaining drugs is added and mixed well.
From the Formulary. Classical medicines must be made by a licensed manufacturer; this is not a home recipe.
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Gokshuradi Guggulu or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Prameha — Urinary disorders
- Mūtrakṛcchra — Dysuria
- Mūtrāghāta — Urinary obstruction
- Aśmarī — Calculus
- Pradara — Excessive vaginal discharge
- Vātarakta — Gout
- Vātaroga — Disease due to Vāta doṣa
- Śukra Doṣa — Vitiation of semen
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 3 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Mustā Kvatha, Pāṣānabheda Kvātha, Uṣīra Kvātha
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Gokshuradi Guggulu
What is Gokshuradi Guggulu?
Gokshuradi Guggulu (Gokṣurādi Guggulu) is a classical Ayurvedic resin-based tablet (Guggulu) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (5:3), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87. It is made from 10 ingredients, the largest amounts being Purā (Guggulu)-śuddha, Śuṇṭhī and Marica. The Formulary gives a dose of 3 g, taken with mustā kvatha, pāṣānabheda kvātha, uṣīra kvātha. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Gokshuradi Guggulu?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3, Gokshuradi Guggulu contains 10 ingredients: Gokṣura 1.344 kg, Water for decoction reduced to 4.0321 l 8.0641 l, Purā (Guggulu)-śuddha 336 g, Śuṇṭhī 48 g, Marica 48 g, Pippalī 48 g, Harītakī 48 g, Bibhītaka 48 g, Āmalakī 48 g, Musta (Mustā) 48 g.
What is the dose of Gokshuradi Guggulu?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3 gives a dose of 3 g, taken with mustā kvatha, pāṣānabheda kvātha, uṣīra kvātha. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Gokshuradi Guggulu from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3 takes the formula of Gokshuradi Guggulu from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87.
Is Gokshuradi Guggulu made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:3. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Gokshuradi Guggulu?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Gokshuradi Guggul. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 5:3, GOKṣURāDI GUGGULU, e-book p. 209. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 84-87
