Chandraprabha gulika

Chandraprabha Gulika is a classical Ayurvedic formulation and medicine, markedly used to help in the treatment of Prameha, which includes obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. It is also used in the treatment of diseases related to kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, pancreas, bones, joints, and the thyroid gland. Chandraprabha Gulika is known to aid as an anti-inflammatory, antacid and anti-arthritic especially for the spine and lower back pain. It is also known to aid in digestive stimulation, and in the formation of red blood cells while helping to lower bilirubin.

It is recommended in the management of diabetes, male and female reproductive issues, and mental disorders. Chandraprabha is beneficial when dealing with disorders such as kidney stones, urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, diabetes, dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian disease, anxiety, the effects of mental stress, and depression.

It is also one of the prescriptions as an Ayurvedic medicine for holistic health, as a supplement for reducing general debility, and to help increase physical strength. Chandraprabha Gulika assists in increasing the excretion of harmful toxins like creatinine, urea, and uric acid from the body and is helpful in correcting the natural functions of the kidney and to eliminate the excess uric acid.

Chandraprabha Gulika contains: 

• 32 parts of Guggul - Commiphora Mukul 
• 32 parts of Shilajit - Asphaltum 
• 16 parts of Sharkara - Sugar 
• 1 part of Karpoor - Cinnamomum camphora 
• 1 part of Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllous 
• 1 part of Haridra - Curcuma longa 
• 1 part of Vacha - Corus calamu 
• 1 part of Mustak - Cyprus rotundus 
• 1 part of Amalaki (Amla) - Emblica Officinalis 
• 1 part of Haritaki – Terminalia bellirica (fruit rind) 
• 1 part of Bibhitaki – Terminalia chebula (fruit rind) 
• 1 part of Chavya - Piper chaba 
• 1 part of Bhunimba - Andrographis paniculata 
• 1 part of Vidanga - Embelia ribes 
• 1 part of Devdaru – Cedrus deodara 
• 1 part of Dhania – Coriander sativum 
• 1 part of Guduchi (Giloy) - Tinospora cordifolia 
• 1 part of Chitraka bark – Plumbago zeylanica (lead wort) 
• 1 part of Shunthi - Zingiber Officinalis 
• 1 part of Darvi – Berberis aristata 
• 1 part of Maricha - Piper nigrum 
• 1 part of Pippali - Piper longum 
• 1 part of Pippali Mool – Piper longum (root) 
• 1 part of Gaja pippali – Piper chaba (fruit) 
• 1 part of Sarjikshaar - Sodium carbonate 
• 1 part of Yavkshaar - Potassium carbonate 
• 1 part of Saindhav Lavan - Rock salt 
• 1 part of Suvarchal Lavan - Sodium sulphate 
• 1 part of Vida Lavan - Black salt 
• 1 part of Swarnamakshika bhashma - Copper pyritis 
• 4 parts of Trivrit - Operculina turpethum 
• 4 parts of Danti mool - Baliospermum montanum 
• 4 parts of Dalchini - Cinnamomum zeylanicum 
• 4 parts of Tejpatta - Cinnamomum tamala 
• 4 parts of Ela - Elettaria cardamomum 
• 4 parts of Vankshalochana – Bambusa arundinacea 
• 8 parts of Lauha Bhasma – Ferric ash

The herbal ingredients are sun-dried, powdered and stored in a separate airtight vessel. Purification of Shilajit and Guggulu are done by the Swedana process using Gomutra and Triphala kwath respectively. Triphala decoction is made separately and mixed with the herbal powders and subjected to the Bhavana process (i.e. infusion of powder with fluid) for 3-4 hours.

Sarkara (sugar) and the three types of Lavana (salt) are subjected to the Mardana process separately to obtain a fine powder. The herbal powders are mixed with the powdered lavana and sugar according to a specific taste. The powder is then air-dried at a temperature of 60°C. The metallic ash of loha is purified through Swedana process and is subjected to the Mardana process.

Purified Shilajit, purified iron ashes, and the herbal powders are then mixed homogeneously in a mixer vessel. Lastly, the binding agent gum Guggulu is added to hold the powder particles together. The powder is then rolled in the palm or a tablet-making machine is used to prepare spherical tablets or vatis.

When the liver is aggravated it can lead to high bile production or blocks in the bile production. Chandraprabha Gulika helps treat fatty liver by reducing inflammation and strengthening the immune system.

Yes, Chandraprabha Gulika is an Ayurvedic medicine that helps with the treatment regarding human metabolism, obesity, and diabetes.

Yes, the Chandraprabha Gulika medicine helps treat infections and diseases that are related to the urinary tract and kidneys. This is because of the anti-inflammatory properties of its ingredients that help reduce the symptoms that come with UTI and kidney stones as well.

Chandraprabha Gulika has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that play a vital role in reducing swelling and pain in joints, lower back, and spine. It also stabilizes blood pressure and makes for a holistic remedy for patients suffering from high blood pressure.

No, pregnant women should avoid consuming Chandraprabha Gulika during pregnancy and after pregnancy as well, especially during the breastfeeding period.