Vilwadi Gulika
Vilwadi Gulika is a classic Ayurvedic medicine with Bilva (Aegle marmelos) herb as the primary ingredient. The synonyms of Vilwadi Gulika are Bilwadi Vati, Bilwadi Gulika, and Vilwadi Agada. Vilwadi gulika helps to treat various diseases like insect bites, gastroenteritis, anorexia, wounds, diarrhoea, and vomiting. This herbal gulika is rich in medicinal properties like anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-venom, and digestive stimulant properties. The gulika is very effective in detoxifying our bodies and treats insect bites.
Vilwadi Gulika is very effective in pacifying aggravated Vata and Kapha dosha.
Ingredients Of Vilwadi Gulika
- Vilva/Bilva (Indian Bael) Root Bark – Aegle Marmelos .
- Karanja (Karanj) fruit – Pongamia Pinnata .
- Tagara – Valeriana Wallichii.
- Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves – Ocimum Sanctum.
- Haritaki or Harad (Chebulic Myrobalan) – Terminalia Chebula.
- Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara.
- Amla (India Gooseberry) – Phyllanthus Emblica.
- Bibhitaki (Bahera) – Terminalia Bellirica .
- Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) – Piper Nigrum .
- Sonth (Ginger Rhizome) – Zingiber Officinale .
- Basthamuthra Q.S.
- Daruhaldi (Daruharidra) – Berberis Aristata .
- Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum .
- Haldi (Turmeric) – Curcuma Longa .
Vilwadi Gulika is rich in powerful herbs like bilva,amla, bibhitaki, kali mirch, sonth, basthamuthra, daruhaldi, pippali, haldi, tulsi, devadaru, haritaki, karanja fruit, and tagara.
Medicinal Properties Of Vilwadi Gulika
- Anti-snake venom.
- Antitoxin.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Detoxifying.
- Antioxidants.
- Febrifuge.
- Antivenin.
- Anti-cholera.
- Anti-constipation.
- Digestive stimulant.
- Anti-bacterial.
- Anti-viral.
The medicinal properties contain in Vilwadi Gulika are antitoxin, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-snake venom, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, detoxifying, febrifuge, anti-cholera, anti-constipation, and digestive stimulant.
Ayurvedic Properties Of Vilwadi Gulika
- Rasa (taste)
Astringent, bitter, and Pungent.
- Virya (energy)
Heating.
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect)
Pungent.
- Guna (quality)
Dry and light.
Therapeutic Indications
- Fever.
- Indigestion.
- Cholera.
- Snakebite.
- Spider bite.
- Scorpion sting.
- Gastroenteritis.
- Rodent bite.
Health Benefits Of Vilwadi Gulika
- Vilwadi Gulika helps to expel toxins from the body due to its rich detoxifying properties.
- Vilwadi Gulika is rich in carminative properties that improve appetite naturally.
- The digestive stimulant properties of Vilwadi Gulika treat indigestion.
- Vilwadi Gulika is used in the treatment of snakebites, rodent bites, and spider bites.
- The paste of Vilwadi gulika can be applied to the affected areas to get rid of bites and wounds.
- The fine powder is also used for nasal instillation under medical supervision.
- The antibacterial and anti-viral properties of Vilwadi Gulika helps to cure gastroenteritis symptoms.
- The febrifuge properties of Vilwadi Gulika is very effective in treating fever. .
Dosages Of Vilwadi Gulika
- Adults can take 2 tablets or 1000mg of Vilwadi Gulika with honey or warm water.
- Children can take 250 to 500 mg or 1/2 to 1 Vilwadi Gulika with honey or warm water.
Side Effects Of Vilwadi Gulika
- Burning sensation in the abdomen.
- Heartburn.
- Acid reflux.
Precautions
Conclusion
References
- Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Uttara Sthana.
- Chapter 36.
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