Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production Article

Navak Guggulu-The Drug of Choice in Sthoulya (Obesity)

  1. Gyanendra Kumar Gupta Department of Physiology,RK Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Science Dewrania,Bareilly
  2. Gagan Devi Department of Anatomy, RK Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Science Dewrania, Bareilly,

Abstract

The Navaka Guggulu consists of 10 drugs along with Shuddha Guggulu and was prepared according to the principles of Tablet form. Navaka Guggulu is similar to the Medohara Guggulu in contents. Navaka Guggulu is mentioned in Medo rog. It is mentioned by Bhaishajya Ratnavali and Chakradutta.

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