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Pinging the list to three more guggulu formulas. I take all three but in powder form which I much prefer, usually 1/2 t. in a small amount of warm water with honey. I really need to take 2-3 times a day for better results. Since taking these my joint pains are much less, my cholesterol level when from high to normal (the bad kind), and my heart which used to have problems is now fine. (I also take other herbs- Arjuna, Hawthorne and Jatamansi for that). Punarnavavadi I take especially for the heart benefit, and Triphala Guggula for general detoxifying. I will post sources for both the powder and pills. If taking pills, best to put in a small cup of hot water to soften up, and maybe chew them if possible.

Punarnavadi Guggulu
This compund contains punarnavam a diuretic and demulcent herb, loha bhasma (iron ash, I can explain about bhasmas later, they are totally safe and very potent medicine), along with several other herbs. It is traditionally used to dispel kapha (excess fat and water) and ama (accumulated toxins) via the urinary tract. It is helpful in disorders like obesity, edema, ascites, urinary tract ailments, urinary stones, gallstones, fibrocystic changes, hight cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and lethargy.hypertension and lethargy.

It is curative for curative for kapha types of arthritis, characterized by stiff and swollen joints that are cool to the touch, achy in the morning, and better with movement. Punarnavadi Guggulu is also pacifying to pitta (excess heat) and is effective for treating jaundice, skin diseases, abcesses, and other inflammatory conditions. It has proven to be effective as a cardian tonic.

Dosage: 1-3 pills, 2-3 times daily.

Triphala Guggulu
Composed of triphala, trikatu, and guggulu, this guggulu compound is used to scrape away and remove ama and obstructions in the bodily tissues and channels. It enkindles agni, the digestive fire, especially in fat tissue, decreases ama in the GI tract, supports the metabolism, and is helpful for controlling obesity. its ability to prevent and rid the system of ama make it a good medicine for boils, carbuncles, abcesses, allergies, toxemia, malabsorption, high cholesterol, hyperglycemia,and gallstones. Other uses includ arthritis, fatigue, hyperthyroidism, fistulas, hemorrhoids, sinus congestion, and rheumatism.

Dosage 1-4 pills, 2-4 times daily.

Yogaraj Guggulu
This intricate formula contains nearly 20 herbs and is traditionally used to burn ama and manage excess vata (air) and hapha. It has an affiniity to the joints and is helpful and rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, and gout. It decreases excess vata in the joints characterized by popping, cracking joints or tics, tremors, spasms, lumbago, fibromyaligia, and so on. It also has direct action on the nerve tissue and is used in epilepsy, neuralgia, sciatica, and nervous debility. Other conditions related to excess vata that can be helped by this medicine are anemia, hearing loss, tinnitus, tingling and numbness, as well as vata types of heart, urinary or reproductive conditions.

Dosage 1-4 pills, 2-3 times daily.