Arogyavardhini Gulika is a classical Rasa Shastra formulation referenced in the Sharangadhara Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam. Composed of purified Parada (Shuddha), Gandhaka, Loha Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Tamra Bhasma, Triphala, Shilajit, and Chitraka, it is a broad-spectrum Deepana, Pachana, and Shodhana preparation widely indicated in Yakrit and Koshtha disorders.
Classical Karma: Deepana · Pachana · Virechana (mild) · Krimighna · Kushtaghna · Mehaghna · Rasayana · Vata-Kaphahara · Pittashamana (at appropriate dose)
Dosha / Dhatu / Srotas:
Dosha: Tridoshahara, primarily Pitta-Kaphahara
Dhatu: Rasa, Rakta, Medas
Srotas: Annavaha, Raktavaha, Manovaha, Mutravaha
Classical Indications:
Yakrit Vikara, Pliha Vikara, Panduroga, Kushtha, Prameha, Medoroga, Shopha, Udara Vikara, Ajeerna
Dose & Anupana:
1–2 tablets twice daily, preferably before meals
Anupana: Warm water; Triphala Kashayam in Medoroga; honey in Kaphaja conditions; Guduchi Swarasa in Yakrit disorders
Caution: Contains Rasa Shastra minerals — prescribe within classical dose limits. Avoid in pregnancy. Assess for Ama prior to prescription in acute Jvara.
