Anthrakutharam Gulika – Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, How To Use, Ingredients

Anthrakutharam Gulika is an Ayurvedic tablet used in bloating, constipation and such other abdominal conditions. This Ayurvedic medicine is based on Kerala Ayurvedic tradition. 

Benefits

In Sanskrit, Anthra means intestines. Hence this medicine is used in most of the diseases related with intestines such as bloating,  abdominal colic, constipation, indigestion, hernia and piles.
It is used for treating spasmoidic pain.
In women, it is used for treatment menstrual cramps.

Dose

1 – 2 tablets (125 – 250 mg) once or two times  a day after food or before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is traditionally administered along jaggery, hot water, or ginger juice.
Eat rice with curd to stop purging.

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.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata at the level of intestines.

Side Effects

There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It should be taken under strict medical supervision. Take this medicine only if your Ayurveda doctor has prescribed it to you.
Store in a cool dry place, in an air tight container, away from direct sunlight.
Use this medicine only till the prescribed time and in the prescribed dose only.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy, lactation and in children.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Ingredients

Hingula – Herbal processed Cinnabar
Abhaya – Terminalia chebula
Hingu – Asa foetida
Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt
Tankana – Purified borax
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Yavakshara – Kshara of Hordeum vulgare
Kuberaksha beeja – Caesalpinia crista
Lashuna – Garlic – Alium sativum
Jayapala – Purified Croton tiglium
Juice of Nirgundi – Vitex negundo

Reference and Manufacturer

 Reference: Sahasrayoga, Vati Prakarana

Companies that manufacure this product:
AVN Ayurveda Formulations Pvt Ltd – Manufactures this product excluding the Cinnabar.

Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)