Gutika
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To cure Throat diseases.
Modern description
A tablet formulation (Rasakriya Gutika) prepared with Gomutra and Dvikshara to treat throat disorders.
Purpose
To cure Throat diseases.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal distension
- Hyperlipidemia (as an adjuvant)
- Sluggish metabolism
- Cough
- Cold
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
Classical indications
- Throat diseases
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Vata-Kapha Hara
Key ingredients
- Guda equal to the total weight of all herbs. All ingredients are in powder form.
- Triphala equal parts
- Trikatu equal parts
- Vidanga half the quantity of Triphala
- Chitrak half the quantity of Trikatu
Adult dose
1-2 gutikas, twice or thrice daily
Pediatric dose
1 tablet
Preparation steps
- Dry the herbal ingredients separately.
- Powder each ingredient finely.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Add a binding agent like gum acacia or starch.
- Triturate with a suitable liquid (e.g., water, honey, or herbal juice) to form a paste.
- Roll the paste into small pills or tablets.
- Dry the pills in the shade.
Safety contraindications
- Not specified, consult physician.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Sthana.
- 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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