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Virechana Gulika

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Kottakkal Virechana Gulika


Virechana Gulika is a herbal; formulation in tablet form.

Its usage: It helps to relieve constipation. It is used in Virechana panchakarma therapy.

Dosage: The dose of this tablet is based on the expertise and judgement by the doctor.


Virechana Gutika ingredients

1 part each of

  • Trikatu – pepper, long pepper and ginger
  • Triphala
  • Mamsi – Nardostachys jatamansi
  • Jatamamsi – Nardostachys jatamansi
  • Karavi – Black Cumin – Nigella sativa
  • Katuki – Picrorhiza kurroa
  • Trivrit – Operculina turpethum
  • Vidanga – False black pepper – Embelia ribes
  • Jaipala beeja – seed of Croton tiglium – 1/16th part of the above total.
  • The powder of above herbs is pounded with Triphala kashaya and pills are prepared.
  • The pills are administered along with jaggery, lukewarm water or fresh ginger juice extract.