AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

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.

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

SUGGESTED USE

1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my herbs?
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Metabolic Nature of Gokshuradi Guggulu

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

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

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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
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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, 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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DOSHAS
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The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Kidney Bladder Urinary, Reproductive Health
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Gokshuradi Guggulu
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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.

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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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

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

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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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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

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

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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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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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Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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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

Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

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

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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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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

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

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Chickweed

Chickweed has these Actions in Common

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

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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

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

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

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

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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

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

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Gokshuradi Guggulu

Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets

Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets has these Actions in Common

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

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

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

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Manjistha

Manjistha has these Actions in Common

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

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

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

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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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Eleuthero Ginseng

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

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

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Ginkgo

Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

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

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

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

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Gokshuradi Guggulu may be beneficial for 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.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Blood-thinner: Patients on warfarin (coumadin) and other anticoagulants, or who have clotting difficulties, should take special caution to only use blood thinners under the supervision of a medical doctor.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Hypolipidemic: May magnify the effect of cholesterol lowering drugs.
  • Muscle-relaxant: Do not combine muscle relaxants with antihistamines.

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