CAC GOKSHURADI GUGGULU

Gokshuradi guggulu is a pure herbal formulation used in treatment of urinary tract infection and kidney disorders. It acts as diuretic and improves the function of kidney. It is helpful in diseases like kidney stones, osteoarthritis, difficulty in urination, gout etc.

INGREDIENTS:

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) :

It gives relief in benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate gland due to its diuretic or cold properties. This helps to increase urine secretion and reduce the swelling and burning sensation during urination. Gokshura have anti-obesity,anti-aging, hypotensive properties.

• Guggul(COMMIPHORA MUKUL):

It contains a mixture of plant compounds including steroids,essential oils, lignans, flavonoids. It has anti-inflammatory ,anti-arthritic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties.

• Black pepper  (Piper nigrum):

 It contains a chemical called piperine . It reduces pain, improve breathing,reduce inflammation. It also improves brain function.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

The ginger spice comes from the root of plant.it is used as a food flavoring and medicine. It contains chemicals that reduce nausea and swelling. Ginger have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral properties.

• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula):

the haritaki contains tannins such as chebulinic acid. It also contains 18 amino acids and little amount of phosphorus, succinic, quinic acid. It helps in digestion and therapeutic properties like cardio protective, diuretic, laxative,expectorant, astringent.

• Pippali (piper longum):

It contains many phytochemicals including alkanoids as important secondary metabolites essential oil and steroids. It act as a rejuvenate by increasing depleted dhatu. It is used to treat many diseases such as vomiting, cough, skin allergic condition,. Inflammatory condition. It also act as a carminative, digestant, appetizer, stimulant, diuretic.

• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica):

 It contains many antioxidants such as tannins, lignans and flavones. It has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat hair infection, itching. It also gives essential nutrients to the hair follicles, improves blood flow and strengthen the hair from the root to tips.

• Mustak or Nagarmotha (Cyprus rotundus):

 It has katu ,tikta and kshaya taste laghu and ruksha properties . It revitalizes the metabolic rate and supports the maintenance of healthy bodyweight. It also promotes normal liver function. It improves lactation, relieves fever, burning sensation and excessive thirst.

• Amla or Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis):

It is a rich source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It contains different polyphenols such as Gallic acid, luteolin. It has anti-bacterial or anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve immunity, aids in weight management, prevent viral infection. It is a natural blood purifier relieves pain.

USES:

• Kidney stone.
• Gouty arthritis.
• High blood pressure.
• Helps to support prostate health.
• Support reproductive system.
• Prevent urinary tract infection.
• It is useful in bed –wetting.

ALLOPATHIC COUNTERPART OF GOKSHURADI GUGGULU ALONG WITH ITS SIDE EFFECTS.:

FUROSEMIDE:

It belongs to the class of loop diuretic. It is used in treatment of extremely high blood pressure and edema. It removes extra water and electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. The chemical formula of Furosemide is C₁₂H₁₀ClN₂NaO₅S. It prevents body from absorbing too much salt. It is used to treat fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disorder such as Nephrotic syndrome

BRAND NAMES:

• Lasix

USES:

1. Treatment of Hypertension
2. Edema caused by congestive heart failure.

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• vomiting
• Shortness of breath.
• Muscle spasm
• Skin rash

CONTRAINDICATION:

• Hypokalemia
• Severe hyponatremia
• Hypotension
• Anuria