Description
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Vettumaran Gulika (also known as Vettumaran Gulika Tablet or Vettumaran Vati) is a classical Ayurvedic formulation traditionally used for digestive disorders, poison management, and respiratory ailments.
It acts as a digestive stimulant, carminative, antitoxic, and antipyretic medicine. In Ayurveda, it is known for its ability to balance Kapha and Vata doshas, relieve indigestion, and neutralize toxins (both internal and external).
Uses
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Treats indigestion, flatulence, and colic pain
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Helps relieve vomiting, nausea, and hiccups
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Useful in food poisoning and insect bites (as an emergency measure)
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Beneficial in cough, cold, and asthmatic conditions
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Aids in fever, headache, and dizziness
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Acts as a detoxifier and antacid
Benefits
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Digestive aid: Enhances appetite and corrects sluggish digestion
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Antitoxic: Neutralizes internal toxins and supports liver detoxification
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Respiratory relief: Clears congestion and relieves cough and breathing difficulty
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Carminative: Reduces bloating and abdominal discomfort
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Balances doshas: Especially effective for Kapha and Vata imbalance
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Quick-acting: Works rapidly in digestive distress and nausea
Different Names in Different Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Vettumaran Gulika |
| Hindi | वेत्तुमरन गुलिका |
| Tamil | வெட்டுமரன் குளிகை |
| Malayalam | വെറ്റ്ടുമാരന് ഗുളിക |
| Kannada | ವೆಟ್ಟುಮಾರನ್ ಗುಳಿಗೆ |
| Telugu | వెట్టుమారన్ గుళికా |
Dosage & Administration
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Adults: 1 tablet once or twice daily after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician
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Children: ½ tablet (only under medical advice)
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Method of intake: Can be swallowed with warm water or ginger juice for digestive issues
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In case of vomiting or food poisoning, it can be given with lime juice under supervision
Precautions
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Should be used under medical supervision only
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Avoid overdose — may cause burning sensation or gastritis if taken excessively
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Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
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Not advised for people with ulcers or severe acidity
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Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight
Key Ingredients & Their Actions
| Ingredient | Botanical Name | Primary Action |
|---|---|---|
| Vettiveru | Vetiveria zizanioides | Cooling, detoxifying, balances Pitta |
| Chukku | Zingiber officinale | Digestive stimulant, antiemetic |
| Thippali | Piper longum | Improves digestion and clears toxins |
| Maricha | Piper nigrum | Enhances absorption, reduces bloating |
| Jeerakam | Cuminum cyminum | Carminative and antispasmodic |
| Vayambu | Acorus calamus | Nerve tonic, antiemetic, detoxifier |
| Hingu | Ferula asafoetida | Relieves gas and abdominal cramps |
| Saindhava Lavana | Rock salt | Improves digestion and balances electrolytes |
(Formulation may vary slightly between traditional texts and manufacturers.)

























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