Triphalaguggulu, Triphalāguggulu, Triphala-guggulu: 1 definition

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: Ancient Science of Life: Management of Recurrent Nasal Vestibular Furunculosis by Jalaukāvacaraṇa

Triphalāguggulu (त्रिफलागुग्गुलु) and Kaiśoraguggulu refer to medicinal preparations used in the treatment of Nasārunaśikhā (“nasal furunculosis”).—Kaiśoraguggulu has Antiallergic, antibacterial and blood purifying properties which are used in skin diseases and gout. Sūkṣma-triphalā is found to be effective in various infections like stye, decryocystitis, acnevulgaris and even against some viral infections such as viral pharyngitis. Triphalāguggulu has antimicrobial activity which has been implemented in treatment of sinusitis, allergies, boils, constipation, piles, high cholesterol, mal-absorption and as a purgative. Both Guggulu formulations, mainly consists of Guggulu (Commiphoramukul) which is known to have analgesic, anti-inflammatory activity, antibacterial, and antioxidant property etc.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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