Abstract

SAPTANGA GUGGULU A POLYHERBAL FORMULATION FOR POST OPERATIVE WOUNDS OF ANAL DISEASES-A REVIEW

Nirmalkar Uttam Kumar* and Khuntia B. B.

Abstract

In Ayurvedic pharmaceutics Guggulu Kalpa is very known and uniquepreparation. Chief component of this preparation is Guggulu (anexudate Commiphora mukul). It is one of the most important drug usedsince Vedic period. Saptanga Guggulu is a highly effective Guggulukalpa used in combating piles and fistula occurring in anal region.Along with other effective medications, monitored diet, sitz bath andmodified lifestyles, Saptang Guggulu effectively wards off the diseasesoccurring in anal region. This compound is highly specified andspecialized in healing the residues after the piles and fistulae have beenoperated or been intervened by Ayurvedic treatments like KsharaSutra. Present reviewexplains the pharmacological potential of Saptang Guggulu in post operative wound ofdiseases in anal region along with the other pharmacological activities of the parts used ofeach ingredient in the formulation. This article helps the researcher and practitioner toexplore more about this important Guggul Kalpa.

Keywords: Saptanga guggulu, Piles, Fistula, Kshara sutra.