Critical Review Of Bhagottar Gutika: An Ayurvedic Rasaushadhi

Abstract

Bhagottar Gutika is a herbometallic formulation which may be categorised as a Rasaushadhi as it contains Parada as its constituent. The formulation is described in various classical texts of RasaShastra as an indication of Kasa and Shwasa(respiratory tract disorders). The formulation contains various herbal ingredients like Pippali, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Vasamoola, Bharangi, Babbula etc. These all drugs are very potent and proven to be helpful in shaman of Vata and Kapha dosha. Bhagottar Gutika is rarely available in market with any pharmaceutical company. The present study is an attempt to critically analyze various references of the formulation for the appropriate way of preparation and the samprapti vighatan which it ensures in treatment of Kasa and Shwasa.