ABSTRACT

Introduction: Simhnada Guggulu is a herbo mineral formulation which is mentioned in an Amavata Rogadhikara in Chakradatta and Bhaishjya Ratnavali. It holds a unique method of preparation which creates difficulty in pharmaceutical outcome. Hence, this study is aimed in the pharmaceutical preparation of Simhnada Guggulu through different three methods. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in two phases: 1. Raw Drug Collection 2. Preparation of Simhnada Guggulu. Simhanada Guggulu was prepared with special reference to Chakradatta in three different approaches. 1. Triphala Churna was added as Kalka 2. Gandhaka was added as a Prakshepa 3. Triphala was included only in the form of Kwatha as per the original classical literature. Result: The Paka was continued till the entire Kalka achieved a pill rolling consistency. The final product resembles solid Kalka with free oil. The Kalka was rolled into Gutika after removing the excess oil. In the first method Gandhaka was not soluble in an Eranda taila. On increasing heat Gandhaka became solidified and was not evenly mixed with other ingredients. In the second method Gandhakawas added as Prakshepa Dravya which favored its even distribution in the Gutika. Discussion: Simhanada Guggulu is a unique preparation among Gutika Kalpana. The procedure is similar to Sneha Paka where the Kalka is constituted by Triphala, Gandhaka and Guggulu depending on altered approaches. Sneha is contributed by Eranda Taila and Drava Dravya by Triphala Kwatha. The quantity of Taila mentioned in the classical literature deters the preparation to develop as Gutika. As the optimum Paka for the preparation is not mentioned in the classics, the Paka opted must be ideal to prepare the Kalka into Gutika. The end product is assessed by firmness of Gutika, even distribution of Gandhaka in the Gutika. Conclusion: The evenly distributed Gandhaka method is expected to be safe and suitable for clinical utility. Simhanada Guggulu should be administered with extra Eranda Taila as an Anupana for a better result. Keywords: Simhnada Guggulu, Lehya, Vati, Gandhaka
Publication date: 01/04/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.4.8863