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Gugguls come from the resin of the Commiphora mukul tree that grows in northwest India. Gugguls penetrate deep into the tissues and help to mobilize lipids and excess fluids and that unique but unwanted substance referred to in Ayurveda as ama, a kind of congesting phlegm-like metabolic residual. Gugguls are also anti-inflammatory. Gugguls are mixed with other herbs in traditional blends with the same names regardless of whether or not the formulas are exactly the same.
Shilajit is a little harder to explain, and it is almost a panacea in some circles. There are entire books on fulvic acid. Shilajit is created by run off in the Himalayas that deposits organic material into the crevices and fissures of stones. The rocks are placed in the sun so that the resinous substance comes to the surface and melts. It is sometimes called bituminous pitch or asphaltum. It is dark red to brown to almost black in color and very bitter and is said to enhance the efficacy of any other formula taken.
Sanskrit texts refer to shilajit as the "conqueror of mountains and destroyer of weakness." Shilajit has a high mineral content; so prized was the herb in ancient times that no major disease was believed to be curable without this asphaltum. Despite the very ancient history of use of shilajit, very little is really understood about its exact origin, even whether it is a plant material or mineral. Most likely, its resinous nature is due to the presence of mosses that have contributed to the formation of shilajit.
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Gokshuradi Guggulu, 90 tablets, 300 mg.
Gokshuradi Guggulu promotes proper functioning of the genitourinary tract. It reduces the factors that lead to kidney stones and prostate enlargement. It detoxifies the urinary tract and strengthens the bladder and kidneys. It is balancing to all three doshas: it aids kidneys that are damaged by vata derangements; reduces pitta inflammations; and addresses swellings due to excess kapha.
Ingredients: Gokshura root, Tribulus terrestris; Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Musta root, Cyperus rotundus; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Guggulu, ethically wildcrafted, 100 vegicaps
Guggulu is very often used to remove congestion from the system. It clears the sinus passages and acts as an anti inflammatory, relieving pain while simultaneously purifying the blood. It works well for both vata and kapha disorders without aggravating pitta.
Ingredients: ethically wildcrafted Commiphora mukul resin in vegetarian capsules. |
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Vadik Herbs,
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Kaishore Guggulu, 90 tablets, 300 mg
Kaishore Guggulu is a pitta reducing formula. It supports removal of toxins and relief of inflammation, especially in the joints and muscles. In Ayurveda, this formula is used for pitta conditions where there is sharp pain, such as with arthritis and bursitis. It is cooling and can be used in conditions in which there is redness and irritation.
Ingredients: Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Guduchi herb, Tinospora cordifolia; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum; Danti root, Baliospermum montanum; Nishoth root, Operculina turpethum; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Kanchanar Guggulu, 90 tablets, 300 mg.
Kanchanar Guggulu is a formula for breaking down excess kapha. It supports decongestion of the lymphatic system and proper functioning of the digestive system. People with hardened nodes and swelling can try this exotic formula. To avoid redundancy, please note that it contains the guggulu resin as well as the same herbs found in triphala and trikatu.
Ingredients: Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Kanchanar herb, Bauhinia variegata; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum; Varuna bark, Crataeva nurvalasa; Cardamom seed, Elettaria cardamomum; Cinnamon herb, Cinnamomum cassia; Bay leaf, Cinnamomum tamala. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Punarnavadi Guggulu, 90 tablets, 300 mg.
Punarnavadi Guggulu reduces kapha: swelling and accumulations that tend to cause stones and joint pain. It supports elimination of excess fluids that can be attended by weight gain and sometimes inflammation. It is specific for conditions that are worse in the morning but improve with movement. It aids proper circulation and secretion of excess fluids.
Ingredients: Punarnava root, Boerhaavia diffusa; Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Eranda root, Ricinus communis; Nishoth root, Operculina turpethum; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Guduchi herb, Tinospora cordifolia; Danti root, Baliospermum montanum; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula; Pippali fruit, Piper longum; Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum; Chitrak root, Plumbago zeylanica; Bhallataka herb, Semecarpus anacardium; rock salt. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Shilajit, 60 Vegetarian Capsules, 450 mg
Shilajit is an exudate that is pressed out from layers of rock in the mountains. It is composed of humus and organic plant material that has been compressed by layers of rock. It is used to improve the outcome of any protocol and strengthen both physical and spiritual powers.
Shilajit is high in minerals and supports metabolism of glucose as well as regeneration. It is a tonic substance with wide applications.
Ingredients: mineral pitch from the Himalayas in vegetarian capsules. |
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Vadik Herbs,
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Shilajit, 90 tablets
Some Ayurvedic pundits believe that all formulas work better if combined with shilajit. This famous Ayurvedic remedy is widely regarded as an anti-aging agent. It is a rejuvenative that cleanses the urinary tract and lungs; it enhances immunity and stamina. Shilajit purifies the blood by aiding the removal of excess kapha and toxins from the tissues. As an aphrodisiac, it increases vitality while toning the reproductive organs and supporting their proper function. It is balancing for all doshas and can be used for debility or weakness caused by age, injury or dysfunction.
Ingredients: Shilajit (mineral pitch) with cellulose, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate, binders suitable for vegetarians. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Simhanad Guggulu, 90 tablets
Traditional Ayurveda formula for kapha imbalances. This formula supports ease of movement by aiding in the removal of toxins from the joints
Ingredients: Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula; Gandhak, Castor oil, Ricinus communis; reduced iron. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Triphala Guggulu Powder, half pound
Triphala Guggulu is a blend of the famous resin from the Mukul myrrh tree with the three fruits in the triphala formula plus long pepper for assimilation. It is used to promote deep tissue cleansing and proper metabolism, especially of cholesterol-forming foods. It gently cleanses both arteries and the intestines and helps to maintain proper weight.
Ingredients: Guggulu resin (Commiphora mukul), Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula), Pippali fruit (Piper longum). |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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Yogaraj Guggulu, 90 tablets
Yogaraj Guggulu is a traditional formula for reducing vata. It is often used to ease problems involving the muscles and joints, especially where there are spasms, tremors, dryness, and sensitivity to cold. This formula aids removal of toxins from the neuromuscular system and joints.
Ingredients: Guggulu resin, Commiphora mukul; Musta, Cyperus rotundus; Chitrak, Plumbago zeylanica; Amalaki fruit, Emblica officinalis; Bibhitaki fruit, Terminalia belerica; Haritaki fruit, Terminalia chebula; Pippali fruit and root, Piper longum; Ajowan, Carum copticum; Vidanga herb, Embelia ribes; Gokshura root, Tribulus terrestris; Black Cumin seed, Nigella sativa; Ajamoda, Trachysspermum ammi; Cumin seed, Cuminum cyminum; Deodara herb, Cedrus deodara; Chavya, Piper cubeba; Cardamom seed, Elettaria cardamomum; Rasna herb, Pluchea lanceolata; rock salt, Coriander Seed, Coriandrum sativam; Ginger root, Zingiber officinale; Black Pepper fruit, Piper nigrum; Cinnamon bark, Cinnamomum zeylanica; Ushira, Vetiveria zizanoides; Yavakshar, Hordeum Vulgare; Talispatra leaf, Abbies webbiana; Tejpatra, Cinnamomum tamala. |
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Banyan Botanicals,
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