Karutha Gulika is an Ayurvedic medicine used in treatment of headache. It is in tablet form. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principle. It is used for external application only.
Benefits
- It used in treating headache.
- It is also effective in common cold and other pediatric conditions.
Dosage
It is used for external application only.
The tablet is rubbed breast milk, cow milk, buttermilk or castor oil and is rubbed over forehead.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta.
Shloka – Sanskrit verse
Side Effects
There are no known side effect with this product.
Ingredients
Turushka – Boswellia serrata
Nayaka – Aloe vera
Kankushta – Mallotus philippinensis
Vedhi – Ferula foetida
Juice of Aloe vera
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala reference ingredients:
Kunturukkam Boswellia serrata 0.480 g
2 Chenninayakam Aloe vera 0.360 g
3 Kannaram Silicate of magnesia 0.180 g
4 Kandivenna Excreta of new born elephant 0.180 g
5 Sahasravedhi Ferula assa-foetida 0.060 g
6 Kattarvazharasam Aloe vera
Reference
Sahasrayogam, Vati prakarana, Yogagrantham
This medicine is also known as Karutha pills, tablets etc.
Manufacturers
AVN Ayurveda Formulations Pvt Ltd
Arya Vaidya Sala (Kottakkal)
Sitaram Pharmacy calls this product as Karutha Vattu Gulika
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
1 thought on “Karutha Gulika – Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, How To Use, Ingredients”
It is used in headache, sinusitis etc cases – for local application. The idea behind this practice is, it generates heat, and melts away the occluded sputum and sinuses.
It is not commonly used for curing thyroid nodules. But the Ayurveda doctor might have prescribed it based on his own experience.