Kaishore Guggulu
Kaiśora Guggulu
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:2 · from Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105
Kaishore Guggulu (Kaiśora Guggulu) is a classical Ayurvedic resin-based tablet (Guggulu) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (5:2), which takes it from Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105. It is made from 17 ingredients, the largest amounts being Guggulu-śuddha, Ghṛta (Goghṛta) and Harītakī. The Formulary gives a dose of 3 g, taken with mudga yūṣa, milk ,sugandhijala. 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, 5:2, which takes the formula from Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105. 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, 5:2 (e-book p. 207) |
| Classical source | Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105 |
| Ingredients | 17 |
| Dose (AFI) | 3 g |
| Anupāna | Mudga Yūṣa, Milk ,Sugandhijala |
| 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 Kaishore Guggulu
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:2. 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 | Guggulu-śuddha (O.R) | 768 g |
| 2 | Harītakī (P.) | 256 g |
| 3 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 256 g |
| 4 | Āmalakī (P.) | 256 g |
| 5 | Chinnaruha (Guḍūcī) (St.) | 1.536 kg |
| 6 | Water for decoction reduced to 6.144 l | 12.288 l |
| 7 | Harītakī (P.) | 8 g |
| 8 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 8 g |
| 9 | Āmalakī (P.) | 8 g |
| 10 | Suṇṭhī (Rz.) | 24 g |
| 11 | Marica (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 12 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 13 | Kṛmiripu (Viḍaṅga) (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 14 | Trivṛt (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 15 | Dantī (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 16 | Amṛtā (Guḍūcī) (St.) | 48 g |
| 17 | Ghṛta (Goghṛta) | 384 g |
Preparation notes
Kaṣāya of drugs 2 to 5 is prepared. Guggulu is added to the filtered Kaṣāya and boiled in an iron vessel. When the Kaṣāya becomes concentrated, fine powder of remaining drug is added and stirred well. Ghṛta is added last and mixed well to form a bo
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 Kaishore Guggulu or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Mandāgni — Impaired digestive fire
- Vibandha — Constipation
- Vātaśoṇita — Gout
- Prameha Piḍakā — Diabetic carbuncle
- Vraṇa — Ulcer
- Kāsa — Cough
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Śvayathu — Oedema
- Pāṇḍu — Anaemia
- Meha — Excessive flow of urine
- Jarādoṣa — Senility
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 3 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Mudga Yūṣa, Milk ,Sugandhijala
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 Kaishore Guggulu
What is Kaishore Guggulu?
Kaishore Guggulu (Kaiśora Guggulu) is a classical Ayurvedic resin-based tablet (Guggulu) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (5:2), which takes it from Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105. It is made from 17 ingredients, the largest amounts being Guggulu-śuddha, Ghṛta (Goghṛta) and Harītakī. The Formulary gives a dose of 3 g, taken with mudga yūṣa, milk ,sugandhijala. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Kaishore Guggulu?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:2, Kaishore Guggulu contains 17 ingredients: Guggulu-śuddha 768 g, Harītakī 256 g, Bibhītaka 256 g, Āmalakī 256 g, Chinnaruha (Guḍūcī) 1.536 kg, Water for decoction reduced to 6.144 l 12.288 l, Harītakī 8 g, Bibhītaka 8 g, Āmalakī 8 g, Suṇṭhī 24 g, Marica 24 g, Pippalī 24 g, Kṛmiripu (Viḍaṅga) 24 g, Trivṛt 12 g, Dantī 12 g, Amṛtā (Guḍūcī) 48 g, Ghṛta (Goghṛta) 384 g.
What is the dose of Kaishore Guggulu?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:2 gives a dose of 3 g, taken with mudga yūṣa, milk ,sugandhijala. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Kaishore Guggulu from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:2 takes the formula of Kaishore Guggulu from Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105.
Is Kaishore 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, 5:2. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Kaishore Guggulu?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Kaishore Guggul. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 5:2, KAIśORA GUGGULU, e-book p. 207. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhiṣajyaratnāvalī, Vātaraktādhikāra: 97-105
