About Gokshuradi Guggulu
Gokshuradi guggulu is an herbal preparation used in ayurveda for the treatment of urinary and kidney disorders. It acts as diuretic and improves kidney functions. It is helpful in diseases like kidney stones, urinary tract infection (burning sensation in the urine), difficulty in micturition, gout (raised uric acid), osteoarthritis, etc.
Ingredients (Composition) of Gokshuradi Guggulu
- Gokshura
- Shuddha guggulu
- Black Pepper
- Ginger
- Pippali
- Amla(Indian Gooseberry)
- Bibhitaki
- Haritaki
- Mustak
Medicinal Properties of Gokshuradi Guggulu
Gokshuradi guggulu has following healing properties.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-arthritic
- Anti-hypertensive (due to its diuretic action)
- Anti-gout
- Analgesic
- Muscle relaxant
Indications of Gokshuradi Guggulu
Gokshuradi guggulu is helpful in following diseases
Muscle, Bones & Joints
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout or raised uric acid level
Kidneys & Urinary bladder
- Kidney stones
- Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Men Health
Prostate enlargement (rarely used for improving urine flow)
Heart & Blood
Maintain pressure of blood
Benefits & Uses of Gokshuradi Guggulu
Gokshuradi guggulu benefits in kidney and urinary disorders. In addition to these benefits, it also acts as joint tonic and improves joint flexibility. It helps in formation of synovial fluids in osteoarthritis, so ayurvedic doctors commonly use it in knee pain and backache due to osteoarthritis. Here are some main health benefits and medicinal
Gokshuradi guggulu benefits in kidney and urinary disorders. In addition to these benefits, it also acts as joint tonic and improves joint flexibility. It helps in formation of synovial fluids in osteoarthritis, so ayurvedic doctors commonly use it in knee pain and backache due to osteoarthritis. Here are some main health benefits and medicinal uses.
Osteoarthritis
Gokshuradi guggulu is a drug of choice in ayurveda for osteoarthritis. It improves synovial fluid formation and acts as strengthening agent for weight bearing joints.
It acts slowly, but provides stable relief from pain. It may take up to one to three months to show realistic improvement in pain and joint flexibility.
Gout or raised uric acid level
Gokshuradi guggulu works on kidneys and improves uric acid excretion. However, it may not have effect on the formation of the uric acid. For improving action of Gokshuradi guggulu, you may also require chandra - prabha tabs.
Kidney stones (Renal Calculi)
Gokshuradi guggulu has Antilithiasis property, which helps preventing formation of the kidney stones and helps breaking formed stone in the kidneys or urinary tract. However, it works better when patient has symptoms like burning sensation and pain during urination.
Dysuria(painful or difficult urination)
Gokshuradi guggulu has mild diuretic action, which helps in Dysuria or painful and difficult urination. In this case, patient may also need chandra - prabha tabs and Dashmoolarishta.
Doses of Gokshuradi Guggulu
1 – 2 tablets 2 – 3 times a day, after meal preferably with lukewarm water.
Usually, it is administered along with water decoction of Musta, pashanabheda, usheera
precautions
- There are no known side effects with this medicine. However, it is best to use this product under medical supervision.
- Self-medication with this medicine is discouraged.
- Very high dose than prescribed may lead to stomach irritation.
- keep out of reach of children.
- keep in a dry cool place.
