Elaadi Gutika (Eladi Gutika)
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Modern description
An Ayurvedic lozenge used for cough, cold, and respiratory problems, especially helpful for sore throat.
Purpose
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Indications
- Cough, cold, anorexia, asthma, hiccup, hoarseness of voice, mouth ulcers, stomatitis, nausea, vomiting.
Classical indications
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (asthma)
- Aruchi (anorexia)
- Hikka (hiccup)
- Kantha Rogas (throat disorders)
Karma
- Mukhashodhana (mouth purifier)
- Rochana (appetizer)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (pacifies Vata and Kapha)
- Hridya (cardiac tonic)
Key ingredients
- Sita
- Madhu
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
- Nagakesara
- Pippali
- Sukshmaila
- Draksha
Adult dose
1-2 pills, 2-3 times a day
Pediatric dose
1 tablet, 2-3 times a day
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients listed in the formulation.
- Clean and dry the ingredients properly.
- Powder each ingredient separately and sieve them through a fine cloth.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in specified proportions.
- Add jaggery or sugar candy to the mixture as a binding agent.
- Prepare a dough-like consistency by adding water or honey if needed.
- Make small pills or tablets (Gutika) from the dough.
- Dry the pills in shade.
- Store the prepared Gutika in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for individuals with known allergies to any of the ingredients.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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