A pharmaceutico-analytical study of amritadya guggulu

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1) Guggulu:
Guggulu is the gummy resin obtained from the Indian plant bdellium, scientifically known as Commiphora mukul. It is extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine for its therapeutic properties and is always subjected to Shodhana (purification) before usage to ensure safety and efficacy.

2) Drug:
In the context of Ayurveda, a drug refers to a medicinal substance derived from plants, minerals, or animals. Amritadya Guggulu is a drug preparation mentioned in the study, composed of various herbal ingredients like Guggulu, Bibhitaka, Haritaki, and others.

3) Shodhana (Sodhana):
Shodhana is the purification process that Guggulu undergoes to remove impurities and enhance its therapeutic properties. The process often involves soaking, boiling, or other methods to prepare the substance for safe internal use.

4) Powder:
Powder form refers to the consistency of many herbs and ingredients used in Ayurvedic preparations like Amritadya Guggulu. Each herbal ingredient is separately dried, ground, and sieved to form a fine powder before being mixed for therapeutic use.

5) Bibhitaka:
Bibhitaka is one of the key ingredients in Amritadya Guggulu. Scientifically known as Terminalia belerica, its fruit pericarp is used for its medicinal properties and is processed into a powder for the preparation of the drug.

6) Haritaki:
Haritaki, or Terminalia chebula, is another important ingredient in Amritadya Guggulu. Its fruit pericarp is known for its health benefits and is processed by washing, drying, and grinding it into powder form to be mixed with Guggulu.

7) Kalpana:
[see source text or glossary: Kalpana]

8) Vidanga (Vidamga):
Vidanga, scientifically known as Embelia ribes, is also an ingredient in Amritadya Guggulu. The fruit of this plant is used in powdered form to contribute to the overall therapeutic efficacy of the Ayurvedic preparation.

9) Sharman (Sarma, Sharma, Sarman):
Sharma refers to Swati Sharma, one of the authors of the study on Amritadya Guggulu. She is an Assistant Professor at Shiva Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bilaspur, HP.

10) Amalaki:
Amalaki, or Emblica officinalis, is another key ingredient in Amritadya Guggulu. The fruit pericarp of Amalaki is used for its potent medicinal properties and is processed into a fine powder for inclusion in the formula.

11) Ghrita (Ghrta):
Ghrita, clarified butter, was used during the pounding process of preparing Guggulu to prevent it from sticking to the container. Specifically, Go-ghrita, sourced from cow's milk, was utilized in this study.

12) Kutaja (Kuta-ja):
Kutaja, Holarrhena antidysenterica, is included in Amritadya Guggulu. Its bark is known for its therapeutic qualities and is processed into a fine powder, which is then mixed with purified Guggulu.

13) Bitter:
Bitter describes the taste of some of the ingredients used in the preparation of Amritadya Guggulu, contributing to its final overall taste profile.

14) Goghrita (Goghrta, Go-ghrita):
Go-ghrita is clarified butter made from cow's milk used in the pounding process of Guggulu preparations to prevent the mixture from sticking. It helps facilitate a smoother mixture.

15) Laghu:
[see source text or glossary: Laghu]

16) Paka:
Paka refers to the process of heating in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. In the study, Amritadya Guggulu was prepared without Paka, meaning no heating method was used.

17) Discussion:
[see source text or glossary: Discussion]

18) Sthaulya:
Sthaulya refers to obesity or corpulence in Ayurvedic medicine. Amritadya Guggulu is mentioned as a treatment for conditions like Sthaulya in ancient texts.

19) Bilaspur:
Bilaspur is the district in Himachal Pradesh, India, where Shiva Ayurvedic Medical College is located, and where co-author Swati Sharma works.

20) Cotton:
Cotton cloth was used in the Shodhana process of Guggulu. A piece of cotton cloth is employed to filter the melted Guggulu from the impurities during its purification with Trifala Kwatha.

21) Shiva (Siva):
[see source text or glossary: Shiva]

22) India:
India is the country where the study on Amritadya Guggulu was conducted. The institutions involved, Shiva Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital and R.G.Govt. P.G. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, are located in India.

23) Emblica officinalis:
Emblica officinalis, commonly known as Amalaki, is one of the ingredients in Amritadya Guggulu. Its fruit pericarp is used for its potent medicinal properties.

24) Terminalia chebula:
Terminalia chebula, also known as Haritaki, is included in the Amritadya Guggulu formulation. The fruit pericarp is utilized for its health benefits and is made into a powder form.

25) Commiphora mukul:
Commiphora mukul is the botanical name for the plant that produces Guggulu, the primary resin used and purified in the preparation of Amritadya Guggulu.

26) Aushadhakalpana (Ausadhakalpana, Aushadha-kalpana):
[see source text or glossary: Aushadha-kalpana]

27) Kashayaskandha (Kasayaskandha, Kashaya-skandha):
[see source text or glossary: Kashaya-skandha]

28) Embelia ribes:
Embelia ribes, or Vidanga, is another ingredient in Amritadya Guggulu. The fruits of the plant are used in powdered form for their therapeutic properties.

29) Rasashastra (Rasa-shastra, Rasasastra):
[see source text or glossary: Rasa-shastra]

30) Dolayantra (Dola-yantra, Dolayamtra):
Dola-yantra is a traditional apparatus used in Ayurveda for the swedana (sweating) or boiling process. It was used in the study for the Shodhana of Guggulu in Trifala Kwatha.

31) Mahakashaya (Mahakasaya, Maha-kashaya):
[see source text or glossary: Mahakashaya]

32) Kaphadosha (Kaphadosa, Kapha-dosha):
Kapha-dosha is one of the three biological energies in Ayurveda. The study mentions Amritadya Guggulu's effectiveness in balancing Kapha dosha, particularly in conditions dominated by Medodhatu (fat tissue).

33) Bhagandara (Bhagamdara):
Bhagandara refers to fistula-in-ano in Ayurvedic terms. Amritadya Guggulu, studied in the text, is mentioned for treatment in such conditions.

34) Medoroga (Medas-roga):
Medo-roga refers to ailments related to adipose tissue or diseases caused by excessive fat. The drug Amritadya Guggulu is indicated for such conditions in Ayurveda.

35) Ayurveda (Ayus-veda):
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The study conducted on Amritadya Guggulu is an example of research aimed at standardizing Ayurvedic preparations.

36) Aushadha (Ausadha):
[see source text or glossary: Aushadha]

37) Gomutra (Go-mutra):
Go-mutra is cow's urine, sometimes used traditionally in Ayurveda. The context does not elaborate on its use.

38) Sthapana:
[see source text or glossary: Sthapana]

39) Medicine:
Medicine in this context refers to prescribed formulations like Amritadya Guggulu, which are prepared according to Ayurvedic texts to treat various ailments.

40) Skandha (Skamdha, Skamda):
[see source text or glossary: Skandha]

41) Shastra (Sastra):
[see source text or glossary: Shastra]

42) Kashaya (Kasaya):
[see source text or glossary: Kashaya]

43) Disease:
Disease in the context refers to various health conditions that Ayurveda aims to treat, such as Pidika (boils), Bhagandara (fistula), and Sthaulya (obesity). The study validates Amritadya Guggulu for these ailments.

44) Yantra (Yamtra):
As an apparatus, Yantra includes devices like Dola-yantra used in the Shodhana process, where herbal medicines undergo specific treatments to remove impurities.

45) Pidika:
Pidika refers to boils or small abscesses in Ayurvedic terms. Amritadya Guggulu is reputed to treat such skin conditions, according to the study.

46) Family:
Family refers to the botanical family classification of herbal ingredients used in the study, such as Combretaceae for Bibhitaka and Euphorbiaceae for Amalaki.

47) Purity:
Purity involves ensuring the absence of impurities and confirming the drug's safety and therapeutic quality, as demonstrated in the study of Amritadya Guggulu.

48) Indian:
Indian here likely refers to the origin of Ayurvedic practices and the sources of the herbal ingredients, such as Guggulu sourced from the Indian plant Commiphora mukul.

49) Dosha (Dosa):
Dosha refers to the three fundamental bodily bio-elements—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—in Ayurveda. The study mentions how Amritadya Guggulu balances these Doshas.

50) Kapha:
Kapha is one of the three Doshas, representing water and earth elements. The study indicates the relevance of Amritadya Guggulu in managing conditions where Kapha is imbalanced.

51) Mutra:
[see source text or glossary: Mutra]

52) Kumar:
Kumar refers to Sudarshan Kumar Thakur, one of the authors of the study, who is a Lecturer in the P.G. Deptt. of Rasa Shastra evum Bhaishjya Kalpana.

53) Ghana:
[see source text or glossary: Ghana]

54) Ayus (Ayush):
[see source text or glossary: Ayush]

55) Roga:
Roga means disease or illness in Ayurveda. The study aims to validate the efficacy of Amritadya Guggulu in treating certain diseases like Pidika and Bhagandara.

56) Rasa (Rasha):
[see source text or glossary: Rasa]

57) Vati:
Vati kalpana refers to the Ayurvedic formulation involving pills or tablets. Guggulu kalpana, under which Amritadya Guggulu falls, is a type of Vati kalpana.

58) Vata:
Vata is one of the three Doshas representing the elements of space and air. The study mentions the therapeutic application of Amritadya Guggulu in conditions involving Vata imbalance.

59) Tola:
[see source text or glossary: Dola]