Kanchanar Guggulu
Kāñcanāra Guggulu
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:1 · from Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100
Kanchanar Guggulu (Kāñcanāra Guggulu) is a classical Ayurvedic resin-based tablet (Guggulu) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (5:1), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100. It is made from 12 ingredients, the largest amounts being Guggulu -śuddha, Kāñcanāra-tvak and Harītakī. The Formulary gives a dose of 3 g, taken with muṇḍī kvātha, khadira sāra kvātha, harītakī kvātha, hot water. 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, 5:1, which takes the formula from Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100. 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, 5:1 (e-book p. 206) |
| Classical source | Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100 |
| Ingredients | 12 |
| Dose (AFI) | 3 g |
| Anupāna | Muṇḍī Kvātha, Khadira Sāra Kvātha, Harītakī Kvātha, hot water |
| 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 Kanchanar Guggulu
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:1. 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 | Kāñcanāra-tvak (St. Bk.) | 480 g |
| 2 | Harītakī (P.) | 96 g |
| 3 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 96 g |
| 4 | Āmalakī (P.) | 96 g |
| 5 | Suṇṭhī (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 6 | Marica (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 7 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 8 | Varuṇa (St. Bk.) | 48 g |
| 9 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 12 g |
| 10 | Tvak (St. Bk.) | 12 g |
| 11 | Patra (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 12 g |
| 12 | Guggulu -śuddha (O.R.) | 996 g |
Preparation notes
Fine powders of all drugs are added to the guggulu and pounded well. Ghṛta is added to the extent required when pounded to form a mass.
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 Kanchanar Guggulu or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Gaṇḍamālā — Cervical lymphadenitis
- Apacī — Chronic lymphadenopathy / scrofula
- Granthi — Cyst
- Vraṇa — Ulcer
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Bhagandara — Fistula-in-ano
- Ślīpada — Filariasis
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 3 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Muṇḍī Kvātha, Khadira Sāra Kvātha, Harītakī Kvātha, hot water
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 Kanchanar Guggulu
What is Kanchanar Guggulu?
Kanchanar Guggulu (Kāñcanāra Guggulu) is a classical Ayurvedic resin-based tablet (Guggulu) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (5:1), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100. It is made from 12 ingredients, the largest amounts being Guggulu -śuddha, Kāñcanāra-tvak and Harītakī. The Formulary gives a dose of 3 g, taken with muṇḍī kvātha, khadira sāra kvātha, harītakī kvātha, hot water. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Kanchanar Guggulu?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:1, Kanchanar Guggulu contains 12 ingredients: Kāñcanāra-tvak 480 g, Harītakī 96 g, Bibhītaka 96 g, Āmalakī 96 g, Suṇṭhī 48 g, Marica 48 g, Pippalī 48 g, Varuṇa 48 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 12 g, Tvak 12 g, Patra (Tejapatra) 12 g, Guggulu -śuddha 996 g.
What is the dose of Kanchanar Guggulu?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:1 gives a dose of 3 g, taken with muṇḍī kvātha, khadira sāra kvātha, harītakī kvātha, hot water. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Kanchanar Guggulu from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 5:1 takes the formula of Kanchanar Guggulu from Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100.
Is Kanchanar 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, 5:1. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Kanchanar Guggulu?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Kanchanara Guggulu. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 5:1, KāñCANāRA GUGGULU, e-book p. 206. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śārṅgadharasamhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7 : 95-100
