About Triphala Guggulu
Triphala Guggulu or guggul is an effective ayurvedic medicine and guggulu preparation used in ayurveda for weight loss, constipation, fistula, piles, internal and liver problems, infective wounds of soft tissues and corn of feet.
Due to other medicinal properties, Triphala Guggulu can be used for reduction of belly fat, Indigestion, Flatulence, Intestinal diseases and for expelling out intestinal worms.
composition of Triphala Guggulu
- Amla (Amalaki) Emblica officinalis
- Bibhitaki Terminalia bellirica
- Haritaki Terminalia chebula
- Pipali (Long Pepper) Pepper Longum
- Guggul Commiphora wightii
Medicinal Properties of Triphala Guggulu
Triphala guggul has following medicinal properties:
- Antibacterial
- Antimicrobial
- Mild Laxative
- Intestinal Detox
- Anti flatulent
- Carminative
- Anthelminthic or vermifuge
Indications
Triphala guggul is medically indicated in following diseases:
- Pain disorders
- Weight loss
- Piles
- Fistula
- Blood disorders
- Gout
- Skin Diseases
- Wound edema
Benefits & Uses of Triphala Guggulu
Pain disorders
Triphala Guggulu is beneficial in all types of pain disorders, especially pain related to soft tissue injuries, wounds, cuts and inflammation of skin.
Weight loss
Triphala Guggulu contains five very potent herbs that affect digestive system, metabolism and body energy. Triphala and guggul both are well known for their fat reduction effects. Long pepper is an additional ingredient in this formulation, which boosts up fat metabolism in the liver and fatty tissue.
Piles
Triphala Guggulu is helpful in non-bleeding and infective piles. Some patients also have a problem of mucus discharge from the the excretory opening and piles.
Fistula
Due to the antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, Triphala Guggulu is highly beneficial in anal abscess and fistula. Generally, this preparation is formulated for the treatment of anal abscess and fistula, but due to other beneficial effects of its ingredients, it is also used in many other cases.
Blood disorders
It helps to purifies blood and corrects the natural functions of blood vessels.
High cholesterol or raised lipids
Triphala Guggulu reduces cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the blood. It also helps to eliminate plaque formation in the blood vessels.
Gout
Triphala Guggulu purifies the blood and helps to detoxify the toxins from the blood. Abnormal level of uric acid is also a toxin for our body. There are two causes of high level of uric acid. One is problem with its excretion and another one is its overproduction in the body.
Triphala Guggulu is effective in both conditions. It balance the production of uric acid by correcting the metabolism of the body.
Infectious Skin Diseases
Due to antibiotic effects of Triphala Guggulu, it is used in Infectious Skin Diseases.
Wound edema
Triphala Guggulu relieves inflammation and swelling of wounds.
Dosage of Triphala Guggulu
1 – 2 tablets 2 – 3 times a day, after meal preferably with lukewarm water.
Precautions with Triphala Guggulu
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
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.