Kanchanar Guggulu Vati

Kanchanar Guggulu Vati is a classical Ayurvedic formulation built around Kanchanar and Guggulu, supported by Triphala, Trikatu, Varuna and other herbs.

It is traditionally used to support Kapha balance, healthy tissue metabolism and comfortable movement of fluids and tissues, particularly in Ayurvedic care where swelling, heaviness or tissue congestion is present.

In Ayurveda, Kanchanar Guggulu is traditionally associated with Kapha balance and Lekhana, or the traditional concept of reducing excess accumulation in the tissues.

Kanchanar and Guggulu form the central part of the formulation, while Triphala and Trikatu support digestion and metabolism. Its use is traditionally guided by the individual’s Dosha, Agni, tissue condition and overall clinical presentation.

Kaphahara

Traditionally used to help maintain Kapha balance and reduce qualities such as heaviness and sluggishness.

Lekhana

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy tissue metabolism and reducing excess accumulation.

Shothahara

Traditionally used to support comfort where swelling or tissue congestion is present.

Deepana / Pachana

Trikatu and other digestive herbs support healthy digestion and metabolism.

• Kapha balance
• Healthy tissue metabolism
• Normal lymphatic and fluid movement
• Comfort associated with swelling and heaviness
• Healthy digestion and metabolism
• Ayurvedic management of conditions involving cystic or glandular enlargement

• Kanchanar – Bauhinia variegata
• Shuddha Guggulu – Purified Commiphora mukul
• Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
• Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
• Amalaki – Phyllanthus emblica
• Varuna – Crataeva nurvala
• Shunthi – Zingiber officinale
• Maricha – Piper nigrum
• Pippali – Piper longum
• Ela – Elettaria cardamomum
• Twak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
• Tejapatra – Cinnamomum tamala

Kanchanar

Botanical name

Bauhinia variegata

Common name

Kanchanar / Mountain Ebony

Part used

Stem bark

Guggulu

Botanical name

Commiphora mukul

Common name

Guggulu

Part used

Purified oleo-gum-resin

Haritaki

Botanical name

Terminalia chebula

Common name

Haritaki / Chebulic Myrobalan

Part used

Fruit

Bibhitaki

Botanical name

Terminalia bellirica

Common name

Bibhitaki

Part used

Fruit

Amalaki

Botanical name

Phyllanthus emblica

Common name

Amla / Indian Gooseberry

Part used

Fruit

Varuna

Botanical name

Crataeva nurvala

Common name

Varuna

Part used

Stem bark

Shunthi

Botanical name

Zingiber officinale

Common name

Dry Ginger

Part used

Rhizome

Maricha

Botanical name

Piper nigrum

Common name

Black Pepper

Part used

Fruit

Pippali

Botanical name

Piper longum

Common name

Long Pepper

Part used

Fruit

Ela

Botanical name

Elettaria cardamomum

Common name

Cardamom

Part used

Seed

Twak

Botanical name

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Common name

Cinnamon

Part used

Bark

Tejapatra

Botanical name

Cinnamomum tamala

Common name

Indian Bay Leaf

Part used

Leaf

Two tablets twice or three times daily, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

If you are taking thyroid medication, other prescription medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult our Ayurveda physician before use.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Keep the container tightly closed after use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Classical Ayurvedic source

Sharangadhara Samhita

Kanchanara Guggulu is described in Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Gutika Kalpana, as a classical Guggulu-based formulation. The formulation contains Kanchanar, Triphala, Trikatu, Trijataka, Varuna and Guggulu.

Reference: Sharangadhara. Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Gutika Kalpana.

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Classical Ayurvedic source

Bhaishajya Ratnavali

Kanchanara Guggulu is also described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Galagandadi Roga Chikitsa Prakarana, where it is traditionally associated with conditions such as Galaganda and Granthi.

Reference: Govinda Das Sen. Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Galagandadi Roga Chikitsa Prakarana.

Official pharmacopoeial reference

Kanchanara Guggulu is included in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeial/formulary references, with standardized ingredient specifications and preparation details.

Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India / Ayurvedic Formulary of India.

Official PCIM&H: https://www.portal.pcimh.gov.in/

Kanchanara Guggulu : Laboratory Research

Pharmacological research

Research on Kanchanara Guggulu has investigated its phytochemical profile and potential biological activity. LC-MS/MS metabolomic analysis identified numerous compounds in the formulation, including quercetin- and kaempferol-related compounds.

The research provides information about the chemical profile of the classical formulation, but it does not establish clinical effectiveness for thyroid disorders, cysts or tumours.

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Research in Hypothyroidism

A 2024 published clinical-trial protocol was designed to compare an Ayurvedic treatment approach involving Kshar Basti and oral Kanchanar Guggulu with levothyroxine in patients with hypothyroidism.

The study was designed to assess changes in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Importantly, this publication is a study protocol, not the final clinical results. Therefore, it should not be presented as evidence that Kanchanar Guggulu is effective for hypothyroidism.

Reference

Kulkarni SP, Parwe S.

Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Levothyroxine Versus Kshar Basti and Kanchanar Guggul in the Treatment of Hypothyroidism: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols. 2024;13:e57287.

PMID: 39255475

DOI: 10.2196/57287

View the study on PubMed