Lākṣā Guggulu

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Laaksha Guggulu Vati is a preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below with Guggulu as the basic ingredient.

Method of preparation

• Take all the ingredients of the pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash, dry and powder the ingredients number 1 to 5 of the formulation composition separately and pass through sieve number 85, weigh them separately in the required quantities and mix.
• Weigh and crush Guggulu - shuddha. Add equal amount of water and gently boil in an iron vessel to a thick consistency. Add fine powder of mixed ingredients with continuous stirring.
• Take out the mass and pound. Use castor oil to an extent required to facilitate the pounding and continue pounding till a semi-solid uniformly mixed mass of suitable plasticity is obtained.

Description

• Spherical pills, blackish in colour with agreeable odour and bitter taste.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed container, protect from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Asthibhadga (bone fracture), Asthicyuti (improper alignment of bone), Asthiruja (ostealgia).

Dose

• 2 - 3 g daily in divided doses.

Anupāna

• Warm water.