Review of Guggul Asava mentioned in Gada Nigraha

Abstract

Guggulu Asva is a unique Asava Arishtha mentioned in the text of Gada Nighraha which is indicated in Shwasa, Kasa, Bhagandara, Praneha, etc.but this particular formulation is not available in the market. Many formulations of Guggulu are available in the market like Vati, Choorna, Ghrita, Taila, etc. but Asava Arishtas of Guggulu are not available. Here, an attempt is made to prepare Guggulu Asava and understand the reason behind its unavailability and also its analytical study is carried out.