Depression: Vata
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Organic Yogaraj Guggulu in a 4 oz. container. Doseage: Take 1/4 teaspoon per day.
2 ounces $30
4 ounces $52
Please read all of the depression types to help determine what kind of depression you have, or make an appointment on the Healing page to speak to the Vaidya.
Contains: Purified myrrh (Commiphora mukul), Long Pepper (Piper longum), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia bellerica), Celery seed, Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Black Pepper fruit (Piper nigrum), Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum), Piper retrofractum, Chitrak root, Cinnamomum verum, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Cedrus deodara, Zingiber officinale, Tribulus terrestris, Terminalia chebula, Cyperus rotundus, Pluchea lanceolata, Rock salt, Embelia ribes, Abies webbiana, Cinnamomum tamala, Vetiver root, Barley ash, Ajowan seed
Vata Depression Symptoms
When vata is aggravated in any person whose symptoms are; distended abdomen, depression, frequent urination, talking excessively or with little meaning, fear and anxiety, restlessness, and constipation. May include rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, paralysis, osteoarthritis, hemiplegia, paraplegia, gout, obesity, cough, leprosy, problems related to eyes and in male seminal vesicle disorders, also female menstrual disorder. Do not use during pregnancy. Consult your Ayurvedic practitioner if you are nursing a baby
According to Ayurveda
This formula helps to maintain healthy metabolism and remove toxins from the system. It rejuvenates and strengthens the skeletal and neuromuscular systems. Other uses; can help stiff and painful thigh, osteoporosis, gout, nervous problems, epilepsy, cardiac lesions, anemia, tumors, pain in chest etc. When vata is accumulated the joints and muscles start cracking or popping and the body experiences tics, spasms or tremors. In such conditions Yograj Guggulu is helpful.
Chronic vata accumulation may lead to rheumatism and arthritis. In Vata-type arthritis, the joints may feel cold to the touch and may or may not be swollen; they may be dry and painful. Yograj Guggulu contains detoxifying herbs, including Triphala, Chitrak and Vidanga, which work along with Guggulu to remove excess Vata from the joints as well as the nerves and muscle. Yograj Guggulu being a purifying and rejuvenating compound may categorically help as anti-inflammatory in formaldehyde-induced arthritis and in croton oil granuloma according to the practitioners. It reduces Vata and Kapha doshas and is an effective adjunct to weight loss along with proper exercise and diet.
Yograj Guggulu helps in relieving back pain that generates due to PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease). According to ancient Ayurveda, Yograj Guggulu can be very beneficial in improving the immunity of the body. It is one of the most valued botanical compounds of Ayurveda and is said to be calming to the nerves. It checks indigestion impairment and improves appetite, calms irritation of vatic nerves and flushes out toxins from blood vessels. It is effective for many symptoms of old age; improving vitality and memory. It is nervine tonic and enhancer of fibrous tissue.
You can also read this study which evaluated of the anti-inflammatory effect of Yograj Guggul: an in vitro study
"YG exhibited maximum inhibition of both COX-1 &COX-2 enzymes at 100µg/ml that was comparable to aspirin. Interestingly, YG showed a dose dependent increase in percentage inhibition of 5-LOX enzyme with maximum effect at 100µg/ml which was significantly higher than that exhibited by aspirin. YG inhibits both COX enzymes indicating its potential as an anti-inflammatory agent" https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319626058_Evaluation_of_the_anti-inflammatory_effect_of_Yograj_Guggul_an_in_vitro_study
World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences WJPLS www.wjpls.org discusses its use for arthritis.
"Yogaraj Guggul a poly herbal formulation is traditionally used for obesity, Vata Vyadhi (Osteoarthirtis), Neurological and Musculoskeletal disorders." International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, (ISSN: 2320 5091) (April, 2017) 5 (4) http://www.iamj.in/posts/2017/images/upload/1044_1050.pdf
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- “The Effectiveness of Commiphora mukul for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An Outcomes Study.” PubMed Abstract. Jun 2003.
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