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Gokshuradi Guggulu Herbal Powder (Ayurvedic Formula )

Nourishing tonic for the urinary tract well as the reproductive organs. Strong detoxicant action reduces urinary stones, gallstones, and gout. Detoxifies urinary tract and lymphatic system. Anti-inflammatory. Muscle relaxant.
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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.
NameMain ActionDosha Targeted
Kaishore GugguluLiver detoxicant / Bitter alterative (w/ Guduchi)Pitta-Kapha
Kanchanar GugguluRegulates thyroid, reduces growthsKapha
Gokshuradi GugguluCold detoxicant / diuretic / genitourinaryVata-Pitta
Punarnavadi GugguluHot detoxicant / purgative diureticKapha
Triphala GugguluLaxative detoxicant
Simhanada GugguluStrong laxative / detoxicant (with Castor Oil)
Yogaraj GugguluNervine detoxicantVata

Health Virtues of Gokshuradi Guggulu

Personalized medicine systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, indivdual constitutions, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other Health Virtues

Affinity:
Kidney Bladder Urinary, Reproductive Health

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Gokshuradi Guggulu
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Cleanse & Detox:
Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Immune System:
Adaptogen

ADAPTOGEN

Herbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Heart & Circulation:
Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Kidney & Urinary:
Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Weight Loss:
Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Bone & Joint:
Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Strength, Muscle Health:
Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Gokshuradi Guggulu

  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Blood-thinner

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Blood-thinner, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic

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  • Chickweed

    Chickweed has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Blood-thinner, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Celery Seed

    Celery Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Antilithic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Blood-thinner

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Blood-thinner, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Blood-thinner, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Diuretic

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Muscle-relaxant, Antiarthritic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Analgesic, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Muscle-relaxant, Diuretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Gokshuradi Guggulu

  • Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets

    Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Antilithic, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Yogaraj Guggulu

    Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic

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  • Manjistha

    Manjistha has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Adaptogen, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner

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  • Horsetail

    Horsetail has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Antilithic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Red Clover

    Red Clover has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Antilithic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Hawthorne Berry & Flower

    Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-thinner

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  • Eleuthero Ginseng

    Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Adaptogen, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Adaptogen, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner or as directed by your practitioner.
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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Gokshuradi Guggulu may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Gokshuradi Guggulu may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Gokshuradi Guggulu. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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