Rasna Guggulu
or Rasnadi Guggulu
Pluchea and Bdellium Pills
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Yogaratnakara
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Pluchea lanceolata | ||
|
Tinospora cordifolia | ||
|
Ricinus communis | ||
|
Cedrus deodara | ||
|
Zingiber officinale |
1 part ea. | |
|
Commiphora mukul |
5 parts | |
|
Ghee (Clarified Butter) |
Butyrum purificans |
sufficient |
Preparation:
Beat purified Bdellium in a mortar with a little Ghee to form a paste, then slowly add the remaining in powder to form a stiff paste. Form pills of 500mg each.
Function:
Settles Wind, clears Damp, guides Qi downwards
Use:
1. Tinnitus
2. Headache, Migraine
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. Osteoarthritis
5. Gout
6. Sciatica
7. Paralysis
8. Hemiplegia
9. Neuropathy
10. Sinuses and Fistula
11. Colic, Bloating, Abdominal distention
Dose:
500mg–2 grams, 2–3 times daily after meals
Children can take 250–500mg
Cautions:
1. Best avoided in Pregnancy (although it is occasionally used in India under supervision and on a short-term basis)
2. It may cause digestive disturbance in those with a sensitive stomach. Taking after meals usually alleviates this.
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