Vettumaran Gulika is an Ayurveda product in tablet form, used in fever and digestive disorders. This product should be taken only under medical advice. This product is formulated based on Kerala Ayurvedic principles.
Uses
Vettumaran Gulika uses:
It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of fever, vomiting, abdominal colic pain.
Safe with diabetic patients? Yes.
Dose, adjuvants
Vettumaran tablet dose:
1 tablet two times a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
In Jwara – fever – it is administered along with fresh ginger juice
In Vata imbalance and bloating, it is administered along with Cumin seed decoction.
In vomiting, it is given along with decoction of kacchura
In Anurea or difficulty in urination, it is given along with tender coconut water – Narikela jala
in Shoola – abdominal colic – it is given along with ajamoda arka (oma water)
In abdominal gaseous distension and tumour, it is given along with fresh garlic juice extract. – Lashuna swarasa.
It is administered along with Rasnadi kashayam for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
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Ingredients, method of preparation
Vettumaran Gutika ingredients:
10 grams of each of
Ponkaram – Tankana Bhasma – Borax
Muluga – Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Nabhi – Shuddha Vatsanabha – Purified Aconitum ferox
Jatilinga – Shuddha Hingula – Purified and processed Cinnabar (Mercury compound)
Ajamoda – Ajowan (fruit) – Trachyspermum roxburghianum
The above powder mixture is pounded along with ardraka swarasa – fresh ginger juice extract and pills of the size of green gram are prepared and used.
Side effects, manufacturers
Side effects:
This should only be used after medical consultation.
It is to be avoided in children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in cool dry place.
Stick to the dosage prescribed by the doctor. Do not overdose.
Take this product in specified dose for the specified time only.
Manufacturers:
Pankaja Kasthuri, Oushadhi, Amrita Life, Arya Vaidya Sala – Kottakkal,
Nagarjuna – Vettumaaran 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
22 thoughts on “Vettumaran Gulika Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Hello doctot , I have a kid aged 6. He is prone to cold often n sometimes shortness of breath. My doctor has given vasha patradi kashayam +swasanandham pill+vettumaran gulika. No idea for what vasha patradi kashayam is used. It has vasapatram as main ingredient. Can u please clarify is that OK to continue the medicine?
Does vettumaran gulika affects kidney?
Is it useful in uterine fibroids? Can it’s consumption cause irregularities in periods?
to some extent. tumour and fibroids are different.
At what time this should be taken..before foof or after food…???
Or one tablet or two at one time..??
1 tablet two times a day is to be taken. what time and with what it is to be taken is mentioned in the information part of it, please go through.
Along with vasakadyarishtam + Jeerakadyarishtam is that okay to take vettumaran gulika
Is nabhi vati and vettumaran gutika is same? Is nabhi vati is given in one tablet three times a day in irritable bowel syndrome?? Can it be safe. Can you tell me content of nabhi vati.
vettumaran gutika apart from fever control, is it helpful for immunity
Dr, I have a child,3 yrs old. He taken over doze 6 tabs at a time. Sir tell me about the side effects and safety things…
can you tell me exactly what heavy metal ingredients are in it and in what dosage? I am not fond of ingesting even trace elements of heavy metals.
Hello sir, These are the metal ingredients of the dosage 10grams each:
> Tankana Bhasma – Borax
> Shuddha Hingula – Purified and processed Cinnabar (Mercury compound)
Is it ok to take vettumaran gulika for prostate infection?
After 2 days usage I had swelling all over the body. Please advice.
The product is not well made. Please stop using it and consult a doctor immediately.
The dosage looks fine for 15 days time.
Sir,why this is to be avoided in lactating mother
If it is just for 1 – 2 weeks time, it can be taken during lactation, if your doctor has prescribed. It is told to be avoided because of heavy metal content.
Is vettumaran tablet okay for diabetics?
Dr. prescribed me Vettumaran Gulika. I have been taking Vettumaran Gulika with ginger water two times a day for past one week. Now my BP is high 150/100 (have been taking BP tablets Amlodipine). Is taking Vettumaran causes increase in BP?
This tablet was prescribed for my 6 year old son and dr had clearly told if he is having severe cough,in that case only give one tablet with ginger water nd honey..if it is necessary. Does this tablet works for cough?
yes, it works for cough only. In children, this medicine is given usually for a short period of 1 – 2 weeks only.