Navaka Guggulu is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used for weight loss treatment and Rheumatoid arthritis. This tablet has Guggulu (commiphora mukul) as its base.
Benefits
It is widely used in the Ayurvedic treatment of weight loss, it improves digestion.
It is also used to relieve Rheumatoid arthritis.
Doctors also prescribe Navak Guggul for the treatment of –
obesity related to PCOD,
Hypothyroidism and diabetes.
Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata and Kapha.
Other Indication
Navaka Guggulu for weight loss:
In Ayurvedic practice, it is widely used for weight loss treatment, since it has the Triphala advantage, which helps to control cholesterol.
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
1 – 2 tablets 2 – 3 times a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
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.
Ingredients
Trikatu –
- Pepper – Piper nigrum – 48 g
- Long pepper – Piper longum – 48 g
- Ginger – Zingiber officinalis – 48 g
Triphala –
- Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 48 g
- Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica – 48 g
- Amalaki – Emblica officinalis – 48 g
Agni – Leadwort – Plumbago zeylanica – 48 g
Musta – Cyperus rotundus – 48 g – it improves lactation, relieves fever, burning sensation, excessive thirst. Commonly known as nut grass, it is also used in treating diarrhea, dyspepsia, herpes and more.
Vidanga – Embelia ribes – 48 g – False black pepper
Guggulu – Commiphora mukul – 48 g
The fine powder of all the above are mixed and punched into the form of tablet of 500 mg size
Synonyms
Navak Guggul, Navaka Guggul
Refernce
Bhaishajya Ratnavali Medoroga Chikitsa 39/43
Manufacturers:
SDM, Pentacare Ayurpharma, Amrita.
SDM Also manufactures Navaka Guggulu DS. It is the double strength version of Navak guggul. Its usual dose is 1 tablet 2 times a day after food, or as directed by Ayurvedic practitioner.
Related article
Simple Ayurvedic tips to lose weight quickly
Research article on Navaka Guggulu
Proprietary Ayurvedic medicines containing Navak Guggul as an ingredient:
Decrin Plus Capsule – Manufactured by SG Phyto Pharma, used for the treatment of obesity and high cholesterol.
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
31 thoughts on “Navaka Guggulu – Benefits, Dosage, How To Use, Side Effects, Ingredients”
WEIGHT LOS TREATMENT MEANS : FOR GAINING WEIGHT OR REDUCING WEIGHT ….?
For reducing weight.
THANKS SIR
Does it can be taken who has bp
How many months it will take to reduce weight sir?
it can be taken up to 3 months according to your doctor’s advice.
Sir,
Whether the BP will go up using this Navaka Guggulu medicine.
no, not actually.
Nava/navaka guggulu is it same r different? Sir
Nava Guggulu – Fresh Guggulu (before one year)
Navaka Guggulu – Is the medicine said in the article above
what is the therapeutic diffrence between guggul n sallaki in arthritis?
Sir, Shallaki is a Herbal Analgesic and is also helpful in muscular spasm and other muscular pains. Shallaki is thought to be similar to the Guggulu but there is a basic difference in between Shallaki and Guggulu works on the neural pain and other neural pains and Shallaki is the drug of choice where cause of pain lies with the muscles.
I found in a australian joint supplement,glucoamine HCL & boswellin/shallaki together ,they claim ,these will repair cartilage,& hyaluric acid for knee fluid replacement….Is there any natural herb work as hyaluric acid…?
Which ayurvedic product will repair the cartilage and replenish the knee fluid
hello Dr. Bhat, which brand sells navaka guggulu and if you know any store in mumbai that sells this?
Hello Madam, Chirayu and Amrita brands sell Navaka Guggul. The same medicine is sold by a different name Vyoshadi Guggul by other companies which include Dabur, Vaidyaratnam oushadhashala etc.,
And I have no idea about the stores in Mumbai.
Thank you very much Dr.bhat for sharing this knowledge
You are welcome Madam.
My tri glyceride is 290 and total cholesterol is 245 .navak guggulu can be taken or not
It can be taken.
Which one is beter for weight loss triphala guglu triphala tablet medohar vati or navak guglu
Triphala guggulu.
Have heard dat navak guglu hleps on weight loss
So tell whch one should i take for weight loss
Dear Ms Shafiya,
Thanks for your kind appreciation.
This is usually prescribed in PCOD. So, please go ahead with it.
Do not forget to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. This is very important in PCOD.
Cheers!
Navak guggulu tablets….which brand is good sir?
SDM, Pentacare, Amrita
Is this available online ? Which Brands are available for purchase ?
hi sir,
Can feeding /nursing moms have navakka guggulu for weight loss??
It can be taken – 2 tablets 2 times a day after food for 1 month time.
Is it safe to use shallaki to treat decreased fluid in knee joints(synovial) , on liver cirrhosis patients ?