Swarna Mahayograj Guggul

Reference – Sharangadhara Samhita madhyama khanda 7/56-69.

Swarna Mahayograj Guggul is a classical Ayurvedic medicine formulated with a blend of herbal and mineral ingredients, available in tablet form. It is widely used in the management of joint and muscle disorders, including Rheumatoid arthritis, as well as digestive issues, respiratory conditions, urinary disorders, and various types of pain and inflammatory diseases. Its potent combination of ingredients works to reduce inflammation, strengthen the musculoskeletal system, and balance the doshas, making it a valuable remedy for chronic and degenerative conditions.

Ingredients

  • Ginger – Zingiber officinale
  • Pippali & Pippalimoola – Pippali Mool
  • Chavya – Piper Chaba
  • Ajamoda – Trachyspermum roxburghianum
  • Indrayava – Holarrhena antidysenterica
  • Patha – Cyclea peltata
  • Vidanga – Embelia ribes
  • Gajapippali – Scindapsus officinalis
  • Katuki – Picrorhiza kurroa
  • Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum
  • Murva – Marsdenia tenacissima
  • Vacha – Acorus calamus
  • Triphala – Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
  • Guggulu – Commiphora mukul
  • Vanga Bhasma – Tin Bhasma
  • Raupya Bhasma – Bhasma of Silver
  • Naga Bhasma – Bhasma of Lead
  • Loha Bhasma – Bhasma of Iron
  • Abhrak Bhasma – Bhasma of Silica
  • Mandura Bhasma – Bhasma of Iron
  • Rasa Sindhura – Mixture of Purified Sulphur and Purified Mercury
  • Svarna Bhasma – Bhasma of Gold

Dosage

1-2 tablets once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

Indications

  • Backache with stiffness
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout with joint stiffness
  • Joint stiffness
  • Muscular cramps
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Constipation (due to weakness of intestines and reduce peristalsis)
  • Abdominal distension
  • Bloating
  • Flatulence
  • Indigestion
  • Intestinal Gas
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Epilepsy
  • Paralysis or hemiplegia
  • Sciatic nerve pain
  • Women Health
  • Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Side Effects

It should only be taken under strict medical supervision. In high doses, it may cause or worsen gastritis.

Note – It is to be avoided in children and pregnant women.