Abha Guggulu is one miraculous Ayurvedic herbal mix which is majorly used to repair a fracture. Described in Govind Das’ Bhaisajya Ratnavali, Abha Guggulu has amazing healing power which speeds the physiological processes of the body and increases nutrient absorption resulting in faster and complete healing. However, it would be a mistake to limit its benefits to just bones, as it affects many other parts of the body too.
Abha Guggulu: Composition and Preparation
Abha Guggulu is not extracted from one single herb but is a special mix of few, as mentioned in Bhaisajya Ratnavali.
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Herb name |
Botanical Name |
Quantity |
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Abha or Babul or Kikar |
Acacia arabica |
1 part |
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Triphala Churna – consists of Harad, Amla and Bahera |
Terminalia chebula, Phyllanthus Emblica and Terminalia Bellirica |
3 parts |
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Trikatu Churna – consists of Kali Mirch, Pippali and Sonth |
Piper nigrum, Piper longum and Zingiber officinale |
3 parts |
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Shuddha Guggulu |
Commiphora wightii |
7 parts |
Bhaisajya Ratnavali also mentions the preparation method of Abha Guggulu. Pound together all the ingredients in the aforementioned ratio along with cow’s ghee. When the mixture is ready, make 500 mg tablets out of it.
Properties Of Abha Guggulu Ingredients
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Herb |
Property |
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Babul |
Increases bio-mineralization and speeds up the bone regeneration process |
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Shuddha Guggulu |
Is an anti-inflammatory agent, prevents bone resorption and promotes faster healing |
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Harad |
Reduces inflammation and prevents bone resorption (the process in which calcium of bones is released into the blood) |
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Bahera |
Reduces inflammation |
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Amla |
Strengthens bones by increasing calcium absorption and acts as potent anti-oxidant |
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Kali Mirch |
Increases absorption of nutrients by the body |
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Pippali |
Boosts bone mineralization |
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Sonth |
Reduces inflammation and increases bio-availability of nutrients |
Abha Guggulu Uses And Working
Abha Guggulu not only aids in speedy healing of fractures, joint pains and other bone disorders but also ensures bones are strong enough to prevent any future damage. The question is, how does Abha Guggulu do it?
This ayurvedic formulation contains herbs like dried ginger and black pepper which aid in improving metabolism as well as appetite. This means after the intake of Abha Guggulu, the nutrient absorption increases and unwanted excretion of nutrients decreases. Abha Guggulu works on improving the blood circulation to the bones and any affected areas on bones which ensures greater availability of nutrients to the bones, thus helping the bones heal faster, increasing the bone density and making them stronger. The presence of Shuddha Guggulu helps in providing relief from inflammation and pain. Thus the ayurvedic herbal formula doesn’t only work superficially but penetrates deeper into the tissues and promotes complete healing.
Abha Guggulu Properties
The medicinal properties of Abha Guggulu are:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-arthritic
- Anti-osteoporotic
- Analgesic
- Anti-spasmodic
- Digestive
- Appetizer
Due to such properties, this medicine has been observed to be helpful in:
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Joint stiffness
- Speeds up mineralization of callus in bones
- Lower backache
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Sciatica
- Pain relief in swellings
- Urine retention
- Difficult breathing
Abha Guggulu Ayurvedic Properties
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Dosha Karma |
Balances Vata and Kapha |
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Rog Karma |
Katigraha, gradhrasi, bahugraha, snayugatavata, koshtagatavata, yonidosha, asthibhagna |
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Agni Karma |
Deepana |
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Other Karmas |
Asthimajjagata vata, Asthiposhaka and shulahara |
Recommended Dosage
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Adults |
1 to 2 grams twice a day |
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Children |
250 mg to 1 gram twice a day |
It must be consumed about an hour after breakfast, lunch or dinner. A maximum of 6 grams per day is recommended in divided doses. Hot water or milk should be taken with Abha Guggulu as Anupan (fluid vehicle).
Benefits Of Abha Guggulu
Fractures
Abha Guggulu helps significantly not only in faster healing of fractures, but it’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects help in quick reduction of pain, swelling and inflammation of the affected area. It also reduces the secondary symptoms like fever and shortness of breath.
By promoting bio-mineralization and enhanced nutrient absorption, it ensures deeper healing.
Research: A research has been conducted on over 15 patients with bone fractures. Regular tests were conducted while the patients were given Abha Guggulu on a daily basis. The tests showed that it fastened the healing process and reduced pain significantly.
Fracture healing which takes approximately six weeks, happened in just three weeks when the medicine was taken orally.
For Improved Bone Strength
Increased nutrient supply to bones is not only important in faster healing of fractures, but this also enhances the strength of bones. It also ensures that there is no resorption of bones and the calcium that is supplied to the bones is not leaked but utilized properly. Thus if anyone is looking for stronger bones can consume Abha Guggulu as a bone-strengthening tonic.
Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties of this formulation help in managing bone disorders like osteoarthritis. It enhances joint mobility by reducing pain and stiffness in joints.
Regular intake of this medicine can also help prevent osteoporosis due to its ability to strengthen bones and improve calcium absorption.
Side Effects and Precautions
When consumed within the prescribed dosage at the appropriate time, it does not show any side effects. However, overdose can upset the stomach and cause gastric issues.
No safety has been established for pregnant and lactating women. Hence intake should be according to the directions of the medical practitioner.