Guggulu Panchapala Churnam - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage

Reference: Sahasrayogam, Churna Prakarna

Introduction

Guggulu Panchapala Churnam is a well-known herbal formulation in the form of a powder. It helps in curing skin disorders. It is primarily based on skin diseases and rectal fistula.

Ingredients

• Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
• Pippali / Long pepper (Piper longum)
• Triphala (Powdered Myrobalans)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)
• Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanica)
• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Method of Preparation

Clean and grind all the ingredients separately to obtain fine powder of the herbs. Mix all the powdered herbs till they are homogenous.

Indications

• Skin disorders
• Anal fistula
• Abdominal tumours
• Bloating
• Worm infestation

Dosage

1 to 3 grams based on the intensity of the disease along with honey after meals.

Contraindications

• There are no reported side effects.
• People who have gastritis should consume this medicine after having something.
• Over dosage might lead to gastritis.
• It should be avoided in pregnancy, lactation and children.