THERAPEUTIC USES OF TRAYODASHANGA GUGGULU - AN EXPERIMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC VIEW

Guggulu formulations are commonly used by physicians all over India to manage various disorders. Kanchanara guggulu, Amritadi guggulu, Rasna guggulu, Navaka guggulu, Medohara guggulu, Gokshuradi guggulu, Shadanga guggulu, Saptavimshatika guggulu, Ekonavimshatika guggulu, Laksha guggulu are some guggulu preparations which are popularly used in clinical practice. Guggulu(Resin), which is the main ingredient of the above formulation, is Ushna virya yukta, Vatahara, Dipana, Pachana, Ama hara, Sroto shodhaka, Thyroid stimulant, Hypocholoestremic, Anti atherogenic, Blood thinner and Rasayana are its action. Trayodashanga guggulu is given in managing Shotha vedana yukta vikaras and Vataja disorders with good outcome. The present paper highlights the therapeutic uses of Trayodashanga guggulu.