Kaishor Guggulu
$27.95
What This Product Does
- Reduces joint pain, swelling, and inflammation*
- Helps manage gout and elevated uric acid*
- Promotes healthy joints for better movement and flexibility*
How to Use
Take 1–2 tablets twice daily with warm water.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Tinospora cordifolia extract (Stem), Zingiber officinale extract (Rhizome), Piper longum extract (Fruit), Terminalia bellerica extract (Fruit), Commiphora mukul extract (Gum)
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Heating) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Vata and Pitta simultaneously — rare dual action; may increase dryness |
Science & Research
One of Ayurveda's most respected anti-inflammatory compounds from the Sharangdhara Samhita, specifically indicated for vatarakta (gouty arthritis), kushtha (skin diseases), and chronic inflammatory conditions where both Vata and Pitta are vitiated. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is the immunomodulatory cornerstone — its tinosporin, berberine, and columbin demonstrate macrophage activation, enhanced phagocytosis, and anti-complement activity while simultaneously modulating TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β. Guggulsterones contribute NF-κB inhibition and COX-2 downregulation. Triphala's polyphenols provide antioxidant radical scavenging. Vidanga's embelin demonstrates anti-inflammatory action through mast cell stabilization and 5-LOX inhibition. This multi-pathway approach addresses the full inflammatory cascade from initiation through resolution.
Clinical Key Functions
- Mast cell stabilization and 5-LOX inhibition from embelin*
- Uric acid metabolism support in vatarakta (gouty) presentations*
- Simultaneous Vata-Pitta pacification addressing inflammatory arthropathies*
Selected Research
- Saha S, Ghosh S. Tinospora cordifolia: One plant, many roles. Anc Sci Life. 2012;31(4):151-159.
- Sharma V, et al. Evaluation of Kishore Guggulu in Gouty Arthritis. Ayu. 2012;33(4):533-536.
- Chaudhari SS, Chaudhari KS. An appraisal of Kaishor Guggulu in management of Vatarakta. Int J Ayurvedic Med. 2014;5(3):252-258.
- Jeyanthi T, Subramanian P. Immunomodulatory activity of Tinospora cordifolia. J Ethnopharmacol. 2010;131(2):264-270.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Kaishor Guggulu is one of Ayurveda's most celebrated anti-inflammatory compounds, specifically indicated for Vatarakta (gouty arthritis) — a condition where Vata carrying vitiated Rakta (blood) deposits toxins in joints. This represents a unique Vata-Pitta Samsarga (combined derangement) requiring simultaneous Vata-shamana and Rakta-Shodhana (blood purification). Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), called 'Amrita' (divine nectar), is the immunomodulatory cornerstone — classified in the Charaka Samhita among multiple Mahakashaya groups including Triptighna, Dahaprashamana, and Trishnanigrahana. The Sharangdhara Samhita provides the original formulation, emphasizing the importance of using Shuddha (purified) Guggulu and the correct proportions of Trikatu for Agni-deepana.
Classical Text References
- Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 7 — original Kaishor Guggulu formulation with specific indications for Vatarakta and Kushtha
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 29 (Vatarakta Chikitsa) — comprehensive treatment of Vatarakta including Raktamokshana and Shodhana principles
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Guduchi classified in Triptighna, Dahaprashamana, and Trishnanigrahana Mahakashaya