How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Supports genitourinary tract including kidneys, bladder, urethra and prostate as well as the reproductive organs. Strong detoxicant action is ideal in urinary stones, gallstones, and gout. Detoxifies the urinary tract and lymphatic system. Anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant.

Composition:

• Guggulu - Detoxicant, scraping, clearing
• Gokshura - Detoxicant, Nourishing, Hormone balancing, Diuretic
• Triphala - Cleansing laxative. Tones mucus membranes.
• Trikatu - Stimulating pungents.
• Musta - Antispasmodic & carminitive

Gokshuradi guggulu detoxifies and supports the kidneys and urinary tract. The detoxicant action of guggulu and gokshura reduces viscosity of fluids, which breaks up stagnation and reduces stones, calculi and gout.
These same qualities, as well the male hormone balancing properties of gokshura have a rejuvenating action on the prostate.

Reproductive Tonic

Gokshura is a male tonic generally, improving the health of sperm. It is a reproductive tonic for both sexes, and used for heavy or painful periods. Gokshura is also adaptogenic.

Reduces Joint Pain and Inflammation

The detoxicant, liquefying actions of these herbs also breaks up stagnation in the joints. This joint detoxifying action combines well with the anti-inflammatory nature of these herbs to reduce osteoarthritis. For rheumatoid arthritis see simhanada guggulu or kaishore guggulu.

Improves Circulation

Gokshuradi guggulu is a superb muscle relaxant. The scraping action of guggulu reduces cholesterol and hyperlipidemia. The liquefying action on the blood reduces high blood pressure and congestive heart disorders.

Gokshuradi guggulu is a tridoshic formula calms vata, soothes pitta and eliminates excess kapha. It is especially useful for Pitta disorders.

Contraindications

As guggulu has a strong scraping action, it should not be used for more than 3 months at a time. Then wait at least 2 weeks before restarting. Lower the dosage when the condition is less aggravated.

Comparison of Guggulus

All guggulu formulas are detoxicant in nature, scrape fats, and are antiarthritic.

Name	Main Action	Dosha Targeted
Kaishore Guggulu	Liver detoxicant / Bitter alterative (w/ Guduchi)	Pitta-Kapha
Kanchanar Guggulu	Regulates thyroid, reduces growths	Kapha
Gokshuradi Guggulu	Cold detoxicant / diuretic / genitourinary	Vata-Pitta
Punarnavadi Guggulu	Hot detoxicant / purgative diuretic	Kapha
Triphala Guggulu	Laxative detoxicant
Simhanada Guggulu	Strong laxative / detoxicant (with Castor Oil)
Yogaraj Guggulu	Nervine detoxicant	Vata