Vayu Gulika is an Ayurvedic medicine used mainly in digestive and respiratory diseases. It is in tablet form. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda practice. It is sometimes referred to as Kasthoryadi Gulika. This contains ingredients of herbal and mineral origin.
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ToggleBenefits
- It is used in treating indigestion, anorexia, hicup.
- Cold, cough, rhinitis, asthma and bronchitis
- Colic abdominal pain.
- Sprain, convulsions, epilepsy and nerve disorders.
- It is used as adjuvant along with other Ayurvedic medicines in wide variety of diseases.
Dosage
125 mg – 250 mg – 1 – 2 tablets 0nce or two times a day after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is administered along with cumin seed decoction, Bhadrveradi kashayam or Nayopayam kashayam.
How to take it to balance Vata in stomach and intestines?
1 tablet before food 2 times a day with buttermilk for 1 month
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha at the level of stomach and intestines.
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
This medicine should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.
In some people, if it is taken before food, it may cause gastritis or stomach discomfort.
Such a side effect can be overcome by taking it after food and drinking one full cup of water, after taking this.
Special care is required while administering this medicine to children and pregnant ladies.
Men seeking infertility treatment better avoid this medicine, since it contains Kshara as ingredient, which may harm quality and quantity of sperm.
Ingredients
Trijata – Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cinnamon leaf
Trikatu – Pepper, long pepper and ginger
Vajranagvam – Purified Aconitum ferox
Kasturi – Musk
Jatiphala – nutmeg
Hiravi – Mallotus philippinensis
Pasupasi – Nutmeg leaf – Myristica fragrans
Agragrahi – Anacyclus pyrethrum
Karpura – Cinnamomum camphora
Ponkaram – Borax
Chaliyam – Purified Cinnabar
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Anjana – Berberis aristata
Karimpuvu – Clove
Jiraka – Cuminum cyminum
Krishnajiraka – Nigella sativa
Satakuppayum – Asparagus racemosus
Iruveli – Coleus amboinicus
Rasa – Purified and processed Mercury
Rasna – Vanda roxburghi
Dipyaka – Trachyspermum roxburghiannum
Manyolyum – Purified and processed Copper pyrite
Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Chinnamulukum – Sital Chini
Kantha – Iron Bhasma
Ksharadwaya – Yavakshara, Swarjakshara
Equal quantity of fine powder of above ingredients is ground with rose water and Bhringaraja swarasa (juice extract of Eclipta alba).
Reference and Manufacturers
Sahasrayoga Gutika Prakarana 67
Manufacturers:
Nagarjuna
Arya Vaidya Pharmacy
Arya Vaidya Sala (Kottakkal)
Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)
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
25 thoughts on “Vayu Gulika – Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, How To Use, Ingredients”
How long we can use this medcine
Want to know about Swas roga
Please consult a doctor directly. Usually for children of 1 – 2 years, half a tablet with honey is administered once or twice a day.
Thank you doctor
Hi doctor I I’ve a problem of abdominal pain in middle with gas problem which medicine should I have to settle down this permanently as I have consulted with one of Ayurveda doctor and he prescribed vayu gulika .it will give relief kindly pls suggest or help me
I’m 26.. doc has prescribed this tablet thrice a day after food along with other medicines… I have not got my periods…5 days delay in my periods.. could this be coz of the medication
It usually does not cause delay in periods.
Better to consult your obstetrician.
how to use its Rheumatoid arthritis
1 tablet 2 – 3 times a day after food for a month is useful.
Vayu gulika cause any side effects like nervousness, vomiting, headache, or any, plz advice sir
Usually such side effects are not seen, if taken after food.
Just 1 tablet per day is fine to take for 2 months time.
It is not good to continue any Ayurvedic medicine for long term without any health purpose.
Hi sir,how can we take vayu gulika for only vata in stomach and intestines?
1 tablet before food 2 times a day with buttermilk for 1 month
You can take 3 tablets per day.
Can I use this for 1month baby for cough n cold ???
No!
My father recently had a angioplasty and is taking heart medicines for last 1 month . Can he take Vayu Gulika does gas comfort ?
Sir..is it original kasturi used in vayu gulika?
As per treatise and text reference, yes. But most of the manufacturers do not add it.
Sir I am 30 can I use it for cough?
Yes, but better to consult a doctor directly.
My son 8.5 years, got Caugh, it started with Throat infection now not, no fever. Only Caugh. Can I give Vayu Gulika to him. if so what Dosage per day
yes.
Please consult a doctor for complete analysis and right advice.