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Rasna Guggulu
or Rasnadi Guggulu
Pluchea and Bdellium Pills


Tradition:
Ayurveda

Source / Author:
Yogaratnakara

Herb Name
Rasna (Pluchea)
Guduchi (Tinospora)
Erand mool (Castor roots)
Devdaru (Himalayan Cedar)
Sunth (Ginger)
Guggulu (Bdellium)
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Latin
Pluchea lanceolata
Tinospora cordifolia
Ricinus communis
Cedrus deodara
Zingiber officinale
Commiphora mukul
Butyrum purificans
Amount




1 part ea.
5 parts
sufficient


Preparation:
Beat purified Bdellium in a mortar with a little Ghee to form a paste, then slowly add the remaining in powder to form a stiff paste. Form pills of 500mg each.

Function:
Settles Wind, clears Damp, guides Qi downwards

Use:
1. Tinnitus
2. Headache, Migraine
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. Osteoarthritis
5. Gout
6. Sciatica
7. Paralysis
8. Hemiplegia
9. Neuropathy
10. Sinuses and Fistula
11. Colic, Bloating, Abdominal distention

Dose:

500mg–2 grams, 2–3 times daily after meals
Children can take 250–500mg


Cautions:
1. Best avoided in Pregnancy (although it is occasionally used in India under supervision and on a short-term basis)
2. It may cause digestive disturbance in those with a sensitive stomach. Taking after meals usually alleviates this.


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