Description

About

Gulguluthikthakam Ghrutham is a classical Ayurvedic medicated ghee formulated with Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) and a group of Tikta (bitter-tasting) herbs. It is primarily used for skin diseases, inflammatory conditions, arthritis, and metabolic disorders. The ghee base enhances the deep absorption of herbal properties, making it highly effective for detoxification, skin purification, and Vata-Pitta balancing.

Uses

• Chronic skin diseases – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne

• Fistula, abscesses, and wounds

• Arthritis, gout, rheumatism, and joint pain

• Piles and fistula-in-ano

• Metabolic disorders like obesity, high cholesterol

• General detoxification and cleansing of blood

Benefits

• Purifies blood and skin

• Reduces inflammation, pain, and swelling

• Promotes healing of wounds and fistulas

• Improves digestion and metabolism

• Rejuvenates tissues and joints

• Works as a detoxifying Rasayana

Different Names in Different Languages

• Tamil: குல்குலுதிக்தகம் க்ருதம்

• Hindi: गुग्गुलु तिक्तक घृत

• Telugu: గుల్గులు తిక్తకం ఘృతం

• Kannada: ಗುಗ್ಗುಲುತಿಕ್ತಕಂ ಘೃತ

• Malayalam: ഗുള്‍ഗുലുതിക്തകം ഘൃതം

• English: Gulguluthikthakam Ghee

Key Ingredients

• Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) – anti-inflammatory, detoxifier

• Tikta Dravyas (Bitter herbs) – Neem, Patola, Guduchi, Vasa

• Triphala (Haritaki, Amalaki, Bibhitaki) – digestive and detoxifying

• Trikatu (Ginger, Pepper, Long pepper) – improves bioavailability

• Cow’s ghee – nourishing and deeply penetrating

Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 5–10 g once or twice daily with warm water/milk

• Children: 2–5 g (under medical supervision)

• Usually administered on an empty stomach in the morning

• Can be used in Panchakarma therapies like Snehapana (internal oleation)

Precautions

• Use under medical supervision, especially in chronic diseases

• Avoid in acute diarrhea, indigestion, or liver weakness

• People with severe obesity or high cholesterol should use cautiously

• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight