Rasna Guggulu
or Rasnadi Guggulu
Pluchea and Bdellium Pills
Ayurveda
Yogaratnakara
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.
Settles Wind, clears Damp, guides Qi downwards
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
500mg–2 grams, 2–3 times daily after meals
Children can take 250–500mg
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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or Rasnadi Guggulu
Pluchea and Bdellium Pills
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Yogaratnakara
Herb NameRasna (Pluchea)Guduchi (Tinospora) Erand mool (Castor roots) Devdaru (Himalayan Cedar) Sunth (Ginger) Guggulu (Bdellium) Ghee (Clarified Butter) |
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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.
Modifications:
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