Guggulu Tikta Ghrita (Guggulutiktaka Ghritam) is an Ayurvedic formula used in treating inflammatory conditions of skin, joints and bones. It is in herbal ghee form. It is also available in Kashayam  (Herbal Decoction) form.

Five (Panch) best Tikta (Bitter) herbs together with a great herb- Guggulu along with clarified butter (Ghee)- so it is known as nectar (Amrita) makes it- Pancha Tikta Ghrita Guggulu. This is one of the best remedy to remove all toxins from the body (Ama) and improving the activity of the digestive system. Because it has Ghee (Pitta pacifying) Guggulu (Vata Dosha with action on all the three Doshas) and Five Tikta herbs (Pitta and Kapha Pacifying) so Panch Tikta Ghrita Guggulu becomes the best remedy for cure of all digestive disorders.

Along with the Digestive problems, it is also indicated in different skin and arthritic problems like- Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Cervical Spondyliytis, Neuritis and Skin problems.

• It is used in ayurvedic treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, gout.
• It is used in non healing wounds, abscess, sinuses and fistula.
• An excellent formula for all types of inflammations especially pertaining to connective tissues, bones and joints.
• It is also beneficial in skin diseases of Vata-Kapha predominance.
• Effect on Tridosha - Balances Vata and Kapha at the level of skin and joints.

Guggulu Tikta Ghrita dosage: 2 teaspoons, before food, or on empty stomach, once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

• PanchaTikta Ghrita Guggulu
• Guggulutiktakam Kashayam (same formulation without ghee)
  
• Guggulutikthaka kashaya
• Guggulutiktakam Kwatham (
  (same formulation without ghee in tablet form)
• The Kwatham is actually prepared by the formula of an herbal ghee called – Guggulu tiktaka Ghrita.
• The herbal ingredients of this herbal ghee preparation is used to prepare water decoction.

• Nimba – neem – Azadirachta indica
• Patola – Trichosanthes dioica
• Vyaghri / Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
• Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
• Vasaka – Adhatoda vasica
• Shuddha Guggulu – Purified Commiphora mukul
• Ghrita (Ghee)
• Patha – Cyclea peltata / Cissampelos pariera
• Vidanga – Embelia ribes
• Suradaru – Cedrus deodara
• Gajopakulya – Piper chaba
• Yavakshara – Hordeum vulgare
• Sarjikshara
• Nagara – Zingiber officinalis
• Nisha – Turmeric
• Mishreya – Anethum sowa
• Chavya – Piper chaba
• Kushta – Saussurea lappa
• Tejovati – Zanthoxylum alatum
• Maricha – Black pepper
• Vatsaka – Holarrhena antidysenterica
• Deepyaka – Trachyspermum ammi
• Agni – Plumbago zeylanica
• Rohini – Picrorrhiza kurroa
• Arushkara – Purified Semecarpus anacardium
• Vacha – Acorus calamus
• Kanamoola – Piper longum – root
• Yukta – Pluchea lanceolata
• Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
• Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum
• Vishani – Aconitum species
• Yavani – Trachyspermum ammi

The above combination is heated till herbal ghee is prepared.

About Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala

Thaikkattu Mooss’ family has contributed significantly for the growth of Ayurveda, the science of holistic healing. The tradition of the family dates back to the legendary days of Lord Parasurama. The profound knowledge in all the 8 branches of Ayurveda - Kayachikitsa, Balachiktsa, Grihachikitsa, Urdhwavanga chikitsa, Salya Chikitsa, Visha Chikitsa, Rasayanam and Vajeekaranam – gave the masters the title ASHTAVAIDYAN.

The splendid tradition of Thaikkattu Mooss’family begins with Sri. Narayanan Mooss and Ittiravi Mooss of the 19th century. In 1924, Ashtavaidyan Narayanan Mooss was awarded the much coveted title of VAIDYARATNAM by Lord Reading., the then Viceroy of India. Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala was founded in 1941 by Ashtavaidyan Sri. E.T. Neelakandhan Mooss, the son of Ashtavaidyan Sri. Narayanan Mooss. The Nation conferred upon him Padmasri in 1992 as a recognition of his contribution in the field of Ayurveda. Vaidyaratnam institutions have now forayed into new areas, scripting a new saga of success under the able leadership of Ashtavaidyan Sri. E.T. Narayanan Mooss, (Padmabhushan awardee)