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Narrative review of guggulu formulations of ayurveda reflecting their percentage of guggulu, pharmaceutics and pharmacology

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Review Article

Author Details : Mrinmayee M Hedaoo*, Trupti Patil Bhole Patil Bhole

Volume : 5, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 151-157

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcaap.2020.031

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Abstract

Guggulu is known for its health benefits and therapeutic effects since ancient times. Its bitter taste, and non-palatablity in liquid form resulted in discovery of new type of formulation called guggulu kalpana. Guggulu is oleo gum resin of the plant Commiphora wightii hence it acts as a binder when formulated as a tablet along with other ingredients. In recent times a lot of emphasis is being given to natural excipients over synthetic as they have no side effects and possess therapeutic value. This review article focuses on critical aspects of Ayurvedic guggulu formulations in view of the proportion of guggulu along with other ingredients for therapeutic efficacy as well as an excipient (specifically as a binder). It also emphasizes on the pharmaceutics of Guggulu formulations as a speciality of Ayurveda as well as its pharmacology.

Keywords: Guggulu Kalpana, Ayurveda, Percentage of guggulu, Binder, Vata, Sciatica, Arthritis.

How to cite : Hedaoo M M, Bhole T P B P, Narrative review of guggulu formulations of ayurveda reflecting their percentage of guggulu, pharmaceutics and pharmacology. IP Int J Compr Adv Pharmacol 2020;5(4):151-157

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