Agnikumararasam Gulika is an Ayurvedic medicine, in tablet form. It is used in treating gastro intestinal and respiratory conditions. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles and should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.
Benefits
- It helps to relieve fever with indigestion, fever due to Kapha imbalance, cold, cough rhinitis, inflammatory conditions, indigestion, sprue, diarrhea, chronic fever, bronchitis, asthma.
- It is used in initial stages of diseases, where ‘Ama’ is pridominant.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha.
Dosage and Adjuvant
125 mg – 1 tablet once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
In initial stages of fever with indigestion it is given along with honey and ginger juice.
In fever due to kapha origin, it is given along with Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) juice extract.
In running nose, allergic rhinitis, it is given along with fresh ginger juice extract.
In Inflammatory conditions, it is given along with Dashamoola kashaya.
To treat indigestion, it is given along with clove.
In sprue, it is given with ginger.
In diarrhea, it is given with kashaya of Musta (Cyperus rotundus).
In early stages of diarrhea, it is given along with coriander and ginger liquid.
In chronic diarrhea or dysentery it is given along with decoction of Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica)
In chronic fever, it is given along with decoction of fresh ginger and long pepper.
in cough and cold, it is given along with decoction of kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum)
In bronchitis and asthma, it is given along with sesame oil and jaggery.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side Effects
- This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
- Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
- It is to be avoided in children and pregnant ladies.
- Make sure to select this medicine from a good company.
- Over-dosage may cause side effects like tremors, dizziness etc.
- Make sure to take this medicine only in the prescribed dose and for the prescribed period of time.
Ingredients
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum – 10 grams
Ugra – Acorus calamus – 10 grams
Kushta – Saussurea lappa – 10 grams
Musta – Cyperus rotundus – 10 grams
Visha – Vatsanabha – Aconitum ferox – 40 grams
Method of preparation
The fine powder of above ingredients is ground with fresh ginger juice and pills of 125 mg size are prepared.
Reference and Manufacturer
Sahasrayoga, Gutika prakarana, 55.
Manufacturers:
- AVS (Kottakkal)
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
6 thoughts on “Agnikumararasam Gulika – Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Ingredients”
Does this contain heavy metals ?
It is usually advised to improve appetite.
My son is one and a half he has been prescribed this medicine. Hope it is safe,?
Safe in the prescribed dose, for the prescribed time period.
My doc has precribed 3 tsp of nimbamritadi and 2 gulika of agnikumararasam twice daily beofe food. The medicine attendant said i van powder the 60 gulilas n the nimbaamritadi kshayam and patient can be given 3 tsp with 45 ml of water. Is that ok?