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Navak Guggulu-The Drug of Choice in Sthoulya (Obesity)

Gyanendra Kumar Gupta, Gagan Devi

Abstract


The Navaka Guggulu consists of 10 drugs along with Shuddha Guggulu and was prepared according to the principles of Tablet form. Navaka Guggulu is similar to the Medohara Guggulu in contents. Navaka Guggulu is mentioned in Medo rog. It is mentioned by Bhaishajya Ratnavali and Chakradutta.


Keywords


Navaka Guggulu, Medohara Guggulu, Medoroga adhikar, Bhaishajya Ratnavali and Chakradutta

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