Guggul, scientifically known as Commiphora wightii or Indian Bdellium, is a resin widely used in Ayurveda for its therapeutic properties. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering effects. Here are some home remedies involving guggul in Ayurveda:
Guggul Powder and Honey for Joint Health:
- Ingredients: Guggul powder, honey.
- Method: Mix a small amount of guggul powder with honey and consume it daily. This remedy is believed to support joint health and alleviate discomfort associated with arthritis.
Guggul and Triphala Churna for Digestion:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, Triphala churna (a blend of three fruits).
- Method: Combine guggul resin with Triphala churna and take a small amount with warm water before bedtime. This mixture is thought to aid digestion and promote regular bowel movements.
Guggul Ghee for Respiratory Health:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, ghee (clarified butter).
- Method: Infuse guggul resin in ghee and consume a small amount daily. This remedy is believed to support respiratory health and may be beneficial for conditions like bronchitis.
Guggul and Aloe Vera Juice for Skin Health:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, aloe vera juice.
- Method: Mix guggul resin with aloe vera juice and apply the mixture topically on the skin. This blend is believed to support skin health and may be helpful for conditions like acne.
Guggul and Trikatu Infusion for Weight Management:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, Trikatu powder (ginger, black pepper, long pepper).
- Method: Prepare an infusion by combining guggul resin and Trikatu powder with warm water. Consuming this mixture may support weight management and metabolism.
Guggul and Turmeric Paste for Wound Healing:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, turmeric powder, honey.
- Method: Create a paste by mixing guggul resin, turmeric powder, and honey. Apply this paste topically on wounds for its potential wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effects.
Guggul and Ashwagandha Capsules for Stress Management:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, Ashwagandha powder.
- Method: Consume guggul resin and Ashwagandha powder in capsule form. This combination is believed to help manage stress, promote relaxation, and support overall well-being.
Guggul Tea for Cholesterol Control:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, green tea.
- Method: Brew a cup of green tea and add a small amount of guggul resin. Consuming this tea regularly may contribute to managing cholesterol levels.
Guggul and Yashtimadhu Decoction for Hormonal Balance:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin, Yashtimadhu (licorice) powder.
- Method: Prepare a decoction by boiling guggul resin and Yashtimadhu powder in water. Consuming this mixture may help balance hormones in certain conditions.
Guggul Capsules for Cardiovascular Health:
- Ingredients: Guggul resin capsules.
- Method: Take guggul resin capsules as per the recommended dosage. This is believed to support cardiovascular health and may help in managing cholesterol levels.
Always consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner before incorporating guggul or any herbal remedies into your routine, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking medications. They can provide personalized advice based on your individual health profile.
Gokshuradi Guggul
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Part used | Ratio used in Palas |
| Gokshura | Fruit | 28 |
| Guggulu | Gum | 7 |
| Amalaki | Fruit | 1 |
| Pippali | Fruit | 1 |
| Hareetaki | Fruit | 1 |
| Bibheetaki | Fruit | 1 |
| Mareecha | Fruit | 1 |
| Shunthi | Rhizome | 1 |
| Musta | Tuber | 1 |
Dosage
Gokshuradi Guggul Tablet – 1-2 tablets once or twice a day or as directed by the physician
Indication
- Useful in urinary tract infection
- burning micturation
- Increased frequency of urine
- Urine incontinence
Precaution
- It is wise to consult your Ayurvedic physician before consumption, especially for women who are pregnant or nursing a baby.
- Elderly and children should not be given this medicine without a doctor’s consultation.
- It is advised to follow your physician’s prescribed dosage and method of use.
Kanchanar Guggul
Ingredient
- Medicinal Properties of Kanchnar guggulu
- Shunthi – Zingiber officinale
- Maricha – Piper nigrum
- Pippali – Piper longum
- Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
- Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellerica
- Amalaki – Embelica officinalis
- Varuna – Crataeva nurvala
- Tej Patra – Cinnamomum tamala
- Elaichi – Elletaria cardemomum
- Dalchini – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Suddha Guggulu – Commiphora mukul
Dosage
Kanchnar Guggul Tablet – 1-2 tablets twice a day or as directed by the physician.
Indication
Treatment of skin filariasis, sinuses, fistula wound healing, tumor, extra growth, goitre (nodules of the neck), thyroid, cervical lymphadenitis, chronic lymphadenopathy, cysts, ulcers, deep seated kapha.
Precaution
- Kanchanar  Guggul  may be avoided by pregnant and lactating mothers.   Â
- For children, this preparation must be given only under medical supervision. Â
- Guggul might slow down blood clotting and result in excess bleeding in people with clotting disorders.  Thus one must disclose such medications to the doctor before consuming herbal preparations for benefits.
- Guggul might result in an increase in LDL (bad cholesterol) in people with excess cholesterol levels.3Â Â Thus must be avoided by people with cholesterol related issues.
Kaishora Guggul
Ingredient
Dosage
Two tablets twice daily after meals with plain water or as prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
Indication
- Raised Uric acid levels and gouty arthritis
- Acne or acne vulgaris
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Wounds or boils
- Inflammatory diseases
- Chronic constipation
- Bursitis (Inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder)
- Muscle cramps or stiffness or inflammatory diseases of muscles
- Dysmenorrhea
- Sprains
- Fever due to joint disease
- Tendonitis (inflammation of tendons)
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatic fever
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Repetitive motion injuries or stress injuries
- Chronic cough (with yellow thick sputum)
- Ingestion or loss of appetite along with any joint disorder
- Diabetic carbuncles
- Skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis etc.
- Blood disorders
Precaution
Kaishore Guggul is considerably safe medicine in most of the individuals if taken under recommended dosage.
Kaishore Guggul can cause Acidity if one has a history of GERD or gastritis.
Simhanada Guggul
Ingredient
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Triphala Ingredients | : |
| Terminalia Chebula – Haritaki | 144 grams |
| Terminalia Bellirica – Bibhitaki | 144 grams |
| Emblica Officinalis – Amla (Indian Gooseberry) | 144 grams |
| Triphala ingredients are taken to make a coarse powder and then added in water and decoction is prepared. Then following ingredients are added. |
| Shuddha Gandhak | 48 grams |
| Shuddha Guggulu | 144 grams |
| Eranda Tail (Castor Oil) | 192 grams |
| Now, the mixture is heated and simmered to get thick mixture to make tablets. 500 mg tablets are made. |
Dosage
1 – 2 tablets or 2 – 3 times a day before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
Indication
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia and Gout
- Cough & Bronchitis
- Constipation
- Intestinal Gas
- Abdominal diseases mainly related or associated with constipation and excess gas
- Skin Diseases – mainly itching with pain
- Premature Graying Of Hair
- Hair loss
Precaution
The safety profile of Simhanada Guggul is not well established for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Pregnant women should avoid using it. Lactating mothers should consult an ayurvedic physician before using Simhanada Guggul.
Yogaraja Guggul
Ingredient
- Chitraka Plumbago zeylanica Rt. 1 part
- Pippali Piper longum Rt. 1 part
- Yamani (Yavani) Trachyspermum ammi Sd. 1 part
- Karavi (Krishna Jiraka) Carum carvi Fr. 1 part
- Vidanga Embelia ribes Fr. 1 part
- Ajamoda um leptophyllum Fr. 1 part
- Jiraka (Shveta Jiraka) Cuminum cyminum Fr. 1 part
- Suradaru (Devadaru) Cedrus deodara Ht. Wd. 1 part
- Chavya Piper Chaba St. 1 part
- Ela (Sukshmaila) Elettaria cardamomum Sd. 1 part
- Saindhava Lavana Rock Salt 1 part
- Kushtha Saussurea lappa Rt. 1 part
- Rasna Pluchea lanceolata Rt./ Lf.* 1 part
- Gokshura Tribulus terrestris Fr. 1 part
- Dhanyaka Coriandrum sativum Fr. 1 part
- Haritaki Terminalia chebula P. 1 part
- Bibhitaka Terminalia belerica P. 1 part
- Amalki Emblica officinalis P. 1 part
- Mustaka (Musta) Cyperus rotundus Rz. 1 part
- Shunthi Zingiber officinale Rz. 1 part
- Marica Piper nigrum Fr. 1 part
- Pippali Piper longum Fr. 1 part
- Tvak Cinnamomum zeylancium St. Bk. 1 part
- Ushira Vetiveria zizanoides Rt. 1 part
- Yavagraja (Yava) Kshara Hordeum vulgare Water soluble ash of Pl. 1 part
- Talisa Patra Taxus wallichii Lf. 1 part
- Patra Cinnamomum Tamala Lf. 1 part
- Guggulu -Shuddha Commiphora wightii O.R. 27 parts
- Sarpi (Goghrita) Clarified butter From Cow’s milk 1 part
- * Actual part used in the formulation.
- Lf.=Leaf;P.=Pericarp;Rt.=Root;Fr.=Fruit;Rz.=Rhizome;Sd.= Seeds;St.=Stem;St. Bk.= Stem Bark;Fl. Bd.=Flower Bud.
Dosage
- Guggul Powder – 2-4 pinch powder twice a day.
- Guggul Tablet – 1-2 tablets once or twice a day.
- Guggul Capsule – 1-2 Capsules once or twice a day.
Indication
Yograj Guggul is the most effective Guggulkalpa indicated in Vata Vyadhis (neurological, musculoskeletal disorders). It is warming, digestive, and detoxifying in nature. It has anti-inflammatory, Vatahar and pain relieving the action. It shows a beneficial effect in arthritis, gout, degenerative diseases of joints due to excess vata, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, etc.
Precaution
- There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
- Very high dose than prescribed may lead to stomach irritation.
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid in pregnancy
Laksha Guggul
Ingredient
- Laksha: (Laccita lacca)
- Kakubha: (Terminalia arjuna W. &A.)
- Nagabala: (Grevia hirsuta Vahl.)
- Asthishrinkhala: (Cissus quadrangularis Linn.)
- Ashwagandha: (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) 2
Dosage
Lakshadi Guggul Tablet – Take 1-2 twice a day or as directed by the physician
Indication
Main Indications
- Low bone mineral density or Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Pain in bones
- Weakness of bones
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Other indications
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia and muscle cramps or spasms
- Stiffness in joints and strained muscles
- Inflammatory diseases of bones, muscles and joints
- Repetitive motion injury
- Sprains
- Tendonitis
Precaution
Lakshadi Guggul is known to increase calcium levels of the body. Hence, use with caution in case of hypercalcemia, as it can further increase the serum calcium levels.
Rasnadi Guggul
Ingredient
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata | 1 Part |
| Giloy (Guduchi) – Tinospora Cordifolia | 1 Part |
| Erand mool (Castor plant roots) – Ricinus Communis | 1 Part |
| Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara | 1 Part |
| Sonth (dried ginger) – Zingiber Officinale | 1 Part |
| Shuddha Guggulu> | 5 Parts |
| Cow’s Ghee | Q.S. |
Dosage
- 1 – 2 tablets
-  1 – 2 times a day, after meal preferably with lukewarm water.Â
Indication
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Gout
- Hernia
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Backache
- Urinary Bladder Pain
- Tailbone Pain
- Neck Pain
- Spondylitis
- Spondylosis – Cervical Spondylosis, Lumbar Spondylosis or Thoracic Spondylosis
Precaution
Consult with your physician prior to using any Supplemental /Ayurvedic product.
Panchtikta Ghrit Guggul
Ingredient
- Neem bark (Azadirachta Indica)
- Giloy stem (Tinospora Cordifolia)
- Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum )
- Patola leaves (Trichosanthes Dioica)
- Vasa root (Adhatoda Vasica)
- Cow’s Ghee
Dosage
Panchatikta Ghrita Liquid – ¼-½ teaspoon twice daily or as recommended by the physician
Indication
Skin diseases, digestive disorders, arthritis.
Precaution
- Some natural ingredients can cause allergic reactions, so check the ingredients list carefully before use.
- Store it in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
Vatari Guggul
Ingredient
- Vatari taila – Castor oil
- Shuddha Gandhaka
- Triphala – Haritaki – Terminalia chebula, Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica, Amla – Emblica officinalis
- Guggulu – Purified Commiphora mukul.
Dosage
The recommended dosage of Vatari Guggul is 1 tablets, twice or thrice a day. You can take this medicine safely for 2-3 months. Always take in the recommended dosage. Overdose can produce many side-effects.
Indication
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hip pain
- Sciatica
- Gout
- Joint pain
- Burning sensation
- Degenerative diseases.
Precaution
- Use under clinical guidance.
- Try not to exceed the recommended dose.
- Keep away from the reach of children.
- Read the directions carefully while using the product.
- Keep the product in a cool and dry place away from sunlight and heat.
Triphala Guggul
Ingredient
- Each 500 gm tablets contains:-
- Kwath of –
- Harad,
- Baheda,
- Amla
- Powder of – Shudh Guggul
Dosage
Triphala Guggul Tablet – 1-2 tablets once or twice a day or as directed by the physician
Indication
- Amla (Amalaki) Emblica officinalis
- Bibhitaki Terminalia bellirica
- Haritaki Terminalia chebula
- Pipali (Long Pepper) Pepper Longum
- Guggul Commiphora wightii
Precaution
- Triphala Guggul should not be used during pregnancy.
- Triphala Guggul is contraindicated in chronic and recurrent diarrhoea.
- Triphala Guggul should be avoided during the breastfeeding period as there is a lack of data to support its safety . Use it only after consulting with an Ayurvedic doctor.
Navak Guggul
Ingredient
- Shunthi Zingiber officinale Rz. 1 Part
- Marica Piper nigrum Fr. 1 Part
- Pippali Piper longum Fr. 1 Part
- Citraka Plumbago zeylanica Rt. 1 Part
- Musta Cyperus rotundus Rz. 1 Part
- Haritaki Terminalia chebula P. 1 Part
- Bibhitaka Terminalia belerica P. 1 Part
- Amalki Emblica officinalis P. 1 Part
- Vidanga Embelia ribes Fr. 1 Part
- Guggulu- Shuddha Commiphora wightii O.R. 9 Parts
Dosage
Navak Guggul is a useful medicine for overweightness, gout, rheumatism, etc. The recommended dosage of Vyoshadi Guggul is 2-3 tablets, twice or thrice a day before the meals. In one day not more than eight grams of this medicine should be taken.
Indication
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Obesity
Precaution
Read the label carefully before use
Do not exceed the daily recommended dosage
To be used under medical supervision only
Keep out of reach of children
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and sunlight
