Triphalaguggulu, Triphalāguggulu, Triphala-guggulu: 2 definitions

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Triphalaguggulu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (ay)

Triphalāguggulu (त्रिफलागुग्गुलु) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Madhumatī, a Sanskrit manuscript ascribed to Nṛsiṃha Kavirāja collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Madhumatī manuscript, consisting of 5,586 ślokas (metrical verses), is housed in Dhaka with Babu Bhagavancandra Dasa Kaviraja. It seemingly addresses topics related to Medicinal, Herbal, and Iatrochemical preparations. The catalogue includes the term Triphalāguggulu in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—triphalāgugguluvidhānam.

Unclassified Ayurveda definitions

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Management of Recurrent Nasal Vestibular Furunculosis by Jalaukāvacaraṇa

Triphalāguggulu (त्रिफलागुग्गुलु) and Kaiśoraguggulu refer to medicinal preparations used in the treatment of Nasārunaśikhā (“nasal furunculosis”).—Kaiśoraguggulu has Antiallergic, antibacterial and blood purifying properties which are used in skin diseases and gout. Sūkṣma-triphalā is found to be effective in various infections like stye, decryocystitis, acnevulgaris and even against some viral infections such as viral pharyngitis. Triphalāguggulu has antimicrobial activity which has been implemented in treatment of sinusitis, allergies, boils, constipation, piles, high cholesterol, mal-absorption and as a purgative. Both Guggulu formulations, mainly consists of Guggulu (Commiphoramukul) which is known to have analgesic, anti-inflammatory activity, antibacterial, and antioxidant property etc.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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