Laksa Guggulu,
or Lakshadi Guggulu
Pills of Lacca and Bdellium
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
API (Bhaisajyaratnavali)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Laccifer lacca | ||
Cissus quadrangularis | ||
Terminalia arjuna | ||
Withania somnifera | ||
Sida veronicaefolia | 1 part ea. | |
Commiphora wightii | 5 parts |
Preparation:
Boil the purified Bdellium in sufficient water to dissolve, then boil until a suitable consistency, then add the rest in powder. Form Pills.
Function:
Strengthens Bones, promotes Healing of Fractures
Use:
1. Fractures
2. Poor alignment of bones
3. Bone pain
4. Osteoporosis
5. Acute back strain
6. Arthritis with bone involvement
7. Slipped or Bulging Disc
8. Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dose:
2–3 grams daily in divided doses (API)
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
To promote healing of fractures, and for Osteoporosis, it should be combined with a calcium supplement such as Pearl, Coral etc.
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