Guggul Purified Powder

Description

Other Benefits as per Ayurveda

• Support healthy complexion
• Supports healthy cycles.
• Supports urinary tract health.

Possible Indications

• Obesity
• Joint pain
• Dyslipidemia
• High blood pressure

As per ayurveda

Guggulu (Commiphora Mukul) Purified with the water of triphala decoction (Amla, Haritaki and Bibhitaki).

Due to its hot potency it helps to balance Vata (Air) if present in excess or less amount. Due to its dry property it helps to balance Kapha (Water). It helps to check bad odor (like the smell of sweat) from the body due to its good smell. It also helps to improve appetite by improving the digestive fire naturally.

Varieties of Guggul

1.Mahimaksha – black color

2.Mahaneel – bluish color

3.Kumud – grayish black color

4.Padha – reddish colour

5.Kanak – yellowish color 1 and 5 variety useful for human and other for veterinary

Two varieties of guggul are available

1.Kan guggul- reddish yellow color and soft, found in marwar region

2.Bhaisa guggul – greenish yellow color-found in sindha & kacha region

Common & Uncommon Names

• Botanical Name: Commiphora Mukul
• English Name: Guggul
• Hindi Name: Guggul

Properties

• Rasa (Taste): Pungent, Bitter
• Guna (Characteristics): Light, Dry, Sharp, Clearness, Minuteness, Mobile (Old Guggul) & Soothingness, Sliminess (New Guggul).
• Virya (Potency): Hot
• Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Pungent
• Unique Property: Balances the Vata (Air), Pitta (Fire), Kapha (Water) i.e. balances all the three Doshas (Humors).

Best Source

Rocky tracks of western India and eastern Himalayas.

Directions for Use

Take 5 Gms (half to one teaspoon) 2 times a day with water or lukewarm milk 1-2 hrs after meals. Take the first dose after breakfast. If you are mixed with other herbs, use proportionately or consult your healthcare provider.

Safe: Purified Guggulu can be taken for a long time without any ill effect.

Precautions

• Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle

• Take purgation once a week and a day of fasting. Moderate exercise sand brisk walking may be beneficial for healthy living.

Foods to Favor

• Low salt diet
• Green Vegetables
• Wheat
• Green Gram Soups
• Old Cereals of Barley
• Beans
• Legumes
• Garlic
• Sali (Brownish Rice)

Foods to Avoid

• Try to avoid smoking and fatty fried, heavy junk food
• Meat
• Cakes
• Pastries
• Chocolate
• Cheese
• Sweets
• Potatoes
• Bananas
• Alcohol
• Nuts
• Overeating.

Do’s

• Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Do any physical activities for at least 30 minutes.

Don’ts

• With intake of guggul avoid excessive sun exposure, excessive exhaustion, alcohol, sex, anger, sour & sharp indigestible food.

Classical References

• Shivdat Nighantu
• Sushruta Sutra Sthana
• Bhavprakash
• Raj Nighantu
• Charak SutraSthana
• Charaka Chikitsa Sthana
• Dhanvantari Nighantu

Scientific References

• Indian Medicinal Plants -A compendium of 500 species Part 3 by Orient Longman Publications., 1997; 256-263.
• Patel SS, Goyal RK. Emblica officinalis Heart: A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Ethnomedicinal Uses. Res J Med Plant., 2012; 6: 6- 16.
• Iqbal Ahmad, Zafar Mehmood, Faiz Mohammad. Screening of some Indian medicinal plants Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 1998, 2(2), 183-193.

Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books

Special Notes

GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.