Trayodashang Guggulu Benefits, Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Trayodashang Guggulu (also spelled as trayodasanga guggul) is guggul based herbal formulation. It provides strength to the nerves, bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. It is effective in all types of diseases related to nervous system and musculoskeletal system.
We found it more effective in osteoarthritis in combination with Gokshuradi Guggulu and Ashwagandha Powder. It is also beneficial in gout, pain disorders, paralysis, hemiplegia, sciatica pain and all types of joint pain. Generally, it works well when following two symptoms are associated together.
- Weakness
- Pain
Ingredients
Trayodashang Guggulu contains following ingredients.
| Herbal Ingredients | Quantity |
| Suddha Guggul (commiphora mukul) | 50% |
| Babool Seed pods and stem bark | 4.15% |
| Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) | 4.15% |
| Hauber (juniper berries) – juniperus communis | 4.15% |
| Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) | 4.15% |
| Shatavari (Asparagus) – Asparagus Racemosus | 4.15% |
| Gokhru (Puncture vine) – Tribulus terrestris | 4.15% |
| Nishoth Kala (Operculina turpethum) | 4.15% |
| Saunf (Fennel Seeds) – Foeniculum vulgare | 4.15% |
| Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata | 4.15% |
| Kachur (Zedoary) – Curcuma zedoaria | 4.15% |
| Ajwain (Carom Seeds) – Trachyspermum Ammi | 4.15% |
| Ginger – Zingiber officinale | 4.15% |
| Cow’s Ghee (Clarified Butter) | Q.S. |
Medicinal Properties
Trayodashang Guggulu has following healing properties.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-arthritic
- Carminative
- Anti-gout
- Analgesic
- Muscle relaxant
- Antioxidant
- Adaptogenic
Therapeutic Indications
Trayodashang Guggulu is helpful in following health conditions.
Brain & Nerves
- Paralysis
- Facial paralysis
- Hemiplegia
- Sciatica
- Pain of neurological origin
Muscle, Bones & Joints
- Osteoarthritis
- Bone pain
- Osteoporosis or low bone mineral density
- Muscle spasm
- Backache
Trayodashang Guggulu Benefits & Uses
The main action of Trayodashang Guggulu is on nerves, muscles, bone and joints. Therefore, it becomes beneficial in all above diseases listed in therapeutic indication section of this article. Here we will discuss about some main benefits and medicinal uses of Trayodashanga Guggulu.
Paralytic disorders (hemiplegia or facial paralysis)
In ayurvedic ancient texts, paralytic disorders are main indication of Trayodashang Guggulu. It increases recovery span of paralytic disorders. It works well if you start taking it within a month of paralysis attack. In chronic cases, it can also help, but its beneficial effects are less as compared to early start.
Osteoarthritis
Trayodashang Guggulu has very good results in osteoarthritis. It arrests wear and tear process of the joints and cartilages. For more results, the following ayurvedic combination helps.
| Ayurvedic Remedy | Dosage * |
| Trayodashang Guggulu | 1000 mg |
| Gokshuradi Guggulu | 1000 mg |
| Ashwagandha Powder | 1000 mg |
| Boswellia Serrata (Shallaki) | 500 mg |
* Your doctor can adjust dosage according to your health needs, body weight and age. This dosage is for adult male patient having at least 60 Kg body weight. It can be given twice a day. For better results, you can use milk as adjuvant.
Osteoporosis or low bone mineral density
However, Trayodashang Guggulu does not increase bone mineral density directly, so you also require calcium, zinc, magnesium and vitamin D supplement. In combination of this and Laxadi Guggulu, Trayodashang Guggulu works awesome. It provides strength to bones and prevents fractures and bone injury.
Trayodashang Guggulu Dosage
The dosage of Trayodashang Guggulu varies from 750 mg to 1.5 grams twice a day. Less than this dosage, it is not effective in osteoarthritis and paralytic disorders. However, in osteoporosis, it is used as supportive therapy in combination of minerals and laxadi guggul, so the dosage can be 500 mg twice a day. The dosage should be twice a day and dosage table is below for your reference.
| Health condition | Dosage (taken twice a day) |
| Supportive Therapy in Osteoporosis | 500 mg |
| Osteoarthritis | 500 mg to 1 grams |
| Paralytic disorders | 1 grams to 2 grams |
Caution & Side Effects
Trayodashang Guggulu is POSSIBLY SAFE & WELL TOLERATED in most people. However, it is heavy in digestion, so its excess dosage can cause loss of appetite and indigestion.
Side effects
The following side effects occur only with heavy dosage (6 grams per day).
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Belching
- Stomach upset
Is trayodashang guggulu is effective in cervical spondylosis?
Yes, Trayodashang Guggulu is effective in the treatment of cervical spondylosis.
Trayodashang Guggulu provides strength to the neck muscles and prevents wear and tear of spinal disks. When it is taken along with milk, it prevents shrinkage and dehydration of spinal disks. The long-term use of Trayodashang Guggulu helps treating the spondylosis. Therefore, it is effective in cervical spondylosis.
What is the tentative duration to get complete cure by using trayodashang guggulu for cervical spondylosis?
The results vary person-to-person. Generally, trayodashang guggulu with appropriate dosage (1 gram twice daily) gives good results within 3 months. It should be used along with Nasya with Anu Thailam, Boswellia Serrata, and other herbs. Sometimes, trayodashang guggulu alone does not provide desired results.
Is it right to take trayodasanga guggulu along with raasnasaptaka kashayam for head ,throat congestion , tonsillitis (head) ,shoulder pain in both side , spinal compression, knee pain , foot pain , stiffness of leg below the knee.
Sir my elder brother was prescribed saribadyasavam and khadirarisht for sin itching ,rashes ,acne ,dandruff ,digestion. but he also has neck ,back ,shoulder pains not severe, sometime numbness in hands and right leg sometimes, weakness. so a dr gave palsinuron tab..but a vaidya frnd of mine said avoid medicine containing heavy metal ingredients if you can..instead take chandraprabhavati with trayodashang for a month then if you wish continue for long…sir can these 2 vati be taken aling with khadira and saribadyasav liquid…do they cause any prob?? dose is mild only 2 spoons with water twice .Thank you
I have joint space narrowing in knee may I take yograj gugallu and trayodashang gugallu both ?
I have joint space narrowing in knee may I take yograj gugallu and trayodashang gugallu both ? May I take these both gugallu along with ransadi kwath for life time? If not to be taken for lifetime than how long I take this ayurvedic preparation?