Trayodashang Guggul is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine. It is in tablet form. It is also known as Trayodasanga Guggul tablets, Trayodasanga Gulgulu etc. This tablet has Guggulu (commiphora mukul) as its base. It is widely used in the Ayurvedic treatment of joint pain related disorders. Here, Guggulu is treated with 13 ingredients. So the name Trayodashang.
Uses
Trayodashang Guggul benefits
It is widely used in the Ayurvedic treatment of low back pain, sciatica, arm pain, locked jaw, knee joint pain, foot pain, arthritis pain and myalgia.
Post viral fever, when the patient complains of body, muscle and joint pains
Bursitis, Plantar fasciitis
Bursitis trochanterica
Shoulder dislocation pain
Ankylosing spondylitis
Indications
Doctors also prescribe this medicine for the treatment of –
Lordosis
Sciatica, Lumbar spondylosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteo Arthritis
Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata
It is useful to promote strength of bones and joints.
It acts as an excellent anti inflammatory and analgesic medicine.
It is used for the treatment of ankle pain, ankle twitch, slipped disc, sprain, back spasm, backache, back injury, stiffness of muscles, Coccyx pain
Partially useful in (other medications might be required)
Avascular necrosis
Sensory-neural hearing loss
Hypothyroidism
Ankylosing spondylitis
Pain related to SLE
Diet
Avoid deep fried foods, heavy-to-digest non veg foods, fast foods and aerated drinks, smoking and excess alcohol. These can irritate stomach and intestinal lining. These also may increase Tridosha.
Dosage
Trayodashang Guggul dose
1 – 2 tablets 2 – 3 times a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
Usually it is administered along with gruel, warm water, alcohol, milk or meat soup, based on disease.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and Allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take Allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects
Trayodashang Guggul Side Effects
There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
Very high dose than prescribed may lead to stomach irritation.
Shloka Sanskrit Verse
Trayodashang Guggulu – Ayurvedic Tablet for Joint Disorders
Contents
Trayodashang Guggul Ingredients
Abha – Acacia nilotica Linn. / indica / arabica Willd – 1 part
Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera – 1 part
Hapusha – Juniperus communis Linn – 1 part
Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia – 1 part
Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus – 1 part
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris – 1 part
Vriddhadaru – Argyreia speciosa – 1 part
Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata – 1 part
Shatahva – Anethum sowa Kurz. – 1 part
Shati – Hedychium spicatum – 1 part
Yamani – Trachispermum amami – 1 part
Nagara – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – 1 part
Kaushika – Purified Guggulu – 12 part
Sarpi – Ghee – 1 part
Method of Preparation
Crushed purified guggulu is added with fine powders of ingredients from Abha to Ginger and pounded well till it forms semi solid consistency. Ghee is added at regular intervals to facilitate smooth pounding. It is then rolled into pills, dried and packed in tightly closed containers.
Reference
Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vataroga Adhikara 89-92
Trayodashang Guggulu DS tablet is the same medicine in double strength. Dose is usually 1 tablet 2 times a day after food.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
61 thoughts on “Trayodashang Guggul: Benefits, Dose, How To Use, Side Effects, Ingredients, Reference”
hello doctor ,
any type of back pain will go with this medicine?
In cases of back pain due to local injury with high inflammation, Trayodashang guggulu is useful. This is useful to relieve any kind of pain associated with inflammation in joints.
Is there any side affects of the medicine…is it really works for lower back pain?? How long has to be used??
Very high dose than prescribed may lead to stomach irritation.
It can be used for up to 2 – 3 months of time.
i have backpain since last 3 months how long should i take this tryodashang guggul?
please let me know.
Based on your doctor’s advice, you may take it for 2 – 3 months.
l have been diagonised Mild diffuse disc bulge at L4-L5 and L5-S1,which is the best ayuevedic medicine for this sir
you can use this. there are lot more medicines for your problem in Ayurveda along with external application and also Abhyanga or kati basti treatment. please consult an Ayurveda doctor so that you can get an appropriate treatment for your problem.
Hello
can this be used for treating parkinsons disease?
hi…, it does not help much in parkinson’s.
is it helpful for any type of arthritis?
Sir, It is more effective in Osteo arthritis along with other drugs.
Note: Avoid over the counter medication.
Plz tell me medicine for swelling on lower foot
Madam, There are many causes for the swelling. Would advise you to take a physicians help to rule the cause and take the medication accordingly.
Hello sir , Does it helps in curing golfers elbow ?
Hello sir, These are the treatments for Golfers elbow:
Mild oleation(snehana)
Mild sweating treatment(swedana)
Oral medications to pacify vata dosha(pain relieving agents)
Rejuvinators (Rasayana drugs) – to heal the torn tendon, to rejuvenate the degenerated tissues.
Accessory Ayurvedic therapies:
Patrapinda Sweda – Ela Kizhi – certain leaves and salt is tied into a pack, dipped in oil and applied over the elbow. Releives pain.
Shastika Shali Pinda Swedam/ Navarakizhi – with rice and milk – to heal the torn tendon, to rejuvenate and strengthen elbow
Pizhichil (medicated oil bath) etc are administered to relieve pain, inflammation of muscles and tendons.
Internal medicaments useful in Tennis elbow-
Yogaraj Guggul
Maharasnadi Kashyam
Hello
Can trayodashang guggul be used in spinal stenosis eg lumbar spine stenosis. My mother has numbness in her legs.also can this guggul cause liver problems
Thank you
Can it be used for hrad ache and body pain
No madam, It is used for in the Ayurvedic treatment of low back pain, sciatica, arm pain, locked jaw, knee joint pain, foot pain, arthritis pain and myalgia.
In how many days, trayadoshang guggulu works on low back pain and when the results shows on body????
Hello sir, As we all are genetically different with different constitutions and patterns, we respond to treatments in many different ways. Hence Standard Ayurvedic Treatments are always individually formulated. For specific treatment, always consult with a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Hi, it may take around 2 months time.
Read sciatica remedies here – http://easyayurveda.com/2014/02/04/sciatica-ayurvedic-understanding-successful-treatment-options/
Caught by chikengunia/before 11 months severe joint pain ,stiffness cnt stand for 5/min all joint pain neck ,finger ,hand ,kness,feet wat to do
Kya nerves se related koi medicine chal rahi ho to andar se hath per me kabhi kabhi kapni hoti hai kya??
Usually, medicines ke vajah se kapni nahi hona chahiye.
Can this be used for treating myelitis also?
Sir is it useful patient with Osteo Necrosis of hip joints?
What about use in osteoarthritis…age 60 yrs n doses
Useful.
Is this any good for the neck pain ?
Can we take this medicine with Varanadi kashayam
Whether Trayodashantak Guggulu helps in curing neck pain and stiffness brought on by Cervical Spondylysis?
At 75 kgs.What will be the dose
Is this medicine useful in Paralysis
Please continue it for 1 month. Please consult your doctor after that for further advice.
Sir, I have tailbone pain (coccyx) and sometimes it shifts in back side of pelvis area(waist). Stretch in back and one side leg. Please suggest the best medicine or group of medicines of ayurveda.
Arindam..
Is this medicine is safe during lactations.
If this medicine also helps in nerve problems.
I had a back surgery done for L4S1 area 6 years back and due to scar left there, my right foot is numb with pain in the spur there and pain in knee on inner side. It becomes more uncomfortable when driving and using right foot for gas paddle. What ayurveda medicines can you kindly recommend? I also now have cervical degeneration in C5/C6/ C7 with some nerve pinching for left arm. Please advise. I am also taking allopath pills for hypertension, Lyrica for nerve and Nexium for Gerd. Many Thanks.
Sir My elder brother was prescribed saribadyasava and khadirarishta for skin itching, rashes ,dandruff, digestive issues 2 spoons aften meals 2 times . but he also has neck shoulder back pain problems not severe, joint pains, nerve related numbness in hands and right leg ,..so a vaidya had given palsinuron capsule…but another vaidya near my house suggested that it has heavy metals ,if you could avoid heavy medicines do it, he said take chandraprabhavati and trayodashang instead…so can these 2 vati be taken along with saribadya and khadira tonics…thank you
Hi, please consult only one Ayurveda doctor at a time. This will help in avoiding confusions.
Chandraprabha and Trayodashang can be taken along with Saribadyasava and Khadirarishta.
ok sir i followed your advice…
we will first complete treatment of old vaidya for this month …..we just consulted 1st vaidya and he said just take ashwagandga and shallaki himalaya tablets along with these 2 blood purifiers with half hour gap between…and then next month continue with chandraprabha and trayodashang.
Is this medicine for Maaza Kshya AML
also.What dosage.
Useful only to some extent.
hello doctor is this helpful in nerve(sensory) pain as well.and if it only works as a pain killer or it also helps in healing process of the nerve.
It also works in nerve pain.
Doctor has prescribed me Tryodashang Gugul for my very old trigger finger (left hand index finger stiffness due to too much typing) disease. I have been taking this medicine since 7 days, but i do not find much benefit. Should I continue? Anticipating a suitable advice.
Hi sir,
Is this Abha guggulu and trayodasanga guggulu are one and the same?
They’re different.
I have knee pain and the reason is incomplete radial tear of the free edge of the body of the lateral meniscus. There is a concomitant horizontal tear of the body of the lateral meniscus with extensive peripheral parameniscal cyst formation.
Doctors told surgery is the only option.
Any other options in Ayurveda? Kindly advice me.
Thank you.
Sir I am a patient of ankylosing spondalytis and my both hips are diffused i am using tryodshang guggal along with allopathic medicines can you please prescribe me some thing to control my problem. Thanks
long with Trayodashang guggulu, Gandha tailam capsule – 1 capsule 2 times a day after food for 3 months time can be useful.
Hi.. does this contain steroids?
No.
Can i use this capsules for tooth pain post herpes
Dear sir
I am suffering form degenerative disc in l5 s1 can you suggest me what tablets i can take to improve my condition
Regards
Rathan
Lumbaton capsule – 1 capsule twice a day can be useful.
Can this be used by a diabetic type 1?
Yes.
does it help in the following:
1. disc dehydration
2. disk bulge?
3 annular tear in L4/5
Yes, useful.