Abha Guggulu

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Ayurved Saar Sangrah

Herb Name	Latin	Amount
Kikar (Gum Arabic)	Acacia Arabica
Amla (Emblic)	Emblica officinalis
Haritaki (Chebula)	Terminalia chebula
Bibhitaki (Belleric)	Terminalia bellerica
Marica (Black Pepper)	Piper nigrum
Pippali (Long Pepper)	Piper longum
Sunth (Ginger)	Zingiber officinale	1 part ea.
Guggulu (Bdellium)	Commiphora mukul	7 parts
Ghee	Butyrum clarificans	sufficient

Preparation:

Beat purified Bdellium with a little Ghee in a mortar to make a paste, then gradually add the rest in fine powder. Then form pills of 500mg.

Function:

Strengthens the Bones, Promotes Healing of Fractures

Use:

1. Fractures
2. Osteoporosis
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Cervical Spondylosis
5. Lumbago

Dose:

Adults: 1–2 grams
Children: 250–1000mg

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. To enhance Bone-healing effect and for Osteoporosis, take with Red Coral, Mother of Pearl, Withania, and Cissus Quadrangularis

Extra Info
History
Research
Comment

Research in India has shown improved callous formation, relief of pain, and strong anti-inflammatory effect.
–THE EFFECT OF ABHA GUGGULU IN THE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURES

Back To PILLS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures

DISCLAIMER

This Website is intended for the study of Traditional Medicine. Some of the information is Intended for Historical reference only and may be illegal or dangerous if used by unskilled hands. MedicineTraditions cannot be held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained herein, nor can it be held responsible for injury, sickness or death due to use or misuse of the information contained herein.