Rakshoghna Guggulva
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Used in fumigation for protective purposes.
Modern description
A fumigation agent made from Guggulva and other herbs, used for its protective and purifying properties against harmful influences.
Purpose
Used in fumigation for protective purposes.
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta), intestinal worms (Krimi), wounds, infections, inflammatory conditions, toxic conditions
Classical indications
- Protection against harmful influences
Karma
- Deepana (digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Krimighna (anti-microbial)
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka (balances Kapha and Vata doshas)
Key ingredients
- Guggulu
- Vacha
- Daruharidra
- Vidanga
- Kutaja
- Nimba
- Katuki
- Musta
- Devadaru
- Manjistha
- Triphala
- Haridra
Adult dose
Not applicable (Fumigation)
Pediatric dose
Use with caution in children; ensure proper ventilation
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Dry the herbs properly.
- Pound and mix all the ingredients to form a coarse powder.
- The formulation is ready for fumigation.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe respiratory conditions, known allergies to any of the ingredients
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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