Lakshadi Guggulu Vati

• Vati / Tablet

Lakshadi Guggulu Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation combining purified Guggulu, Laksha, Nagbala, Ashwagandha, Arjuna bark and Parijata. These ingredients are traditionally valued for supporting bone strength, nourishment and musculoskeletal wellbeing.

In Ayurveda, Lakshadi Guggulu is traditionally associated with Asthi Dhatu, Vata balance and Bhagna Chikitsa. The formulation is classically used in relation to fractures, dislocation and bone-related discomfort.

Guggulu, Laksha and the nourishing herbs in the formulation are traditionally valued for supporting Asthi nourishment, strength and recovery, with its use guided by the individual’s condition and stage of healing.

Asthi-supportive

Traditionally valued for supporting bone nourishment and strength.

Balya

Supports physical strength and tissue nourishment.

Vatahara

Traditionally used to support balanced Vata and comfortable movement.

Shothahara

Traditionally associated with supporting tissue comfort and healthy inflammatory balance.

• Bone strength and nourishment
• Recovery following fractures
• Comfortable joint movement
• Musculoskeletal wellbeing
• Vata balance
• Physical strength and tissue support

• Purified Guggulu
• Laksha
• Nagbala
• Ashwagandha
• Arjuna bark
• Parijata

Purified Guggulu

Botanical Name

Commiphora mukul

Common Name

Guggulu / Indian Bdellium

Part Used

Purified gum-resin

Laksha

Botanical Name

Laccifer lacca

Common Name

Lac / Laksha

Part Used

Resinous secretion

Nagbala

Botanical Name

Grewia hirsuta

Common Name

Nagbala

Part Used

Root

Ashwagandha

Botanical Name

Withania somnifera

Common Name

Ashwagandha / Indian Winter Cherry

Part Used

Root

Arjuna Bark

Botanical Name

Terminalia arjuna

Common Name

Arjuna

Part Used

Stem bark

Parijata

Botanical Name

Nyctanthes arbortristis

Common Name

Night-flowering Jasmine / Parijata

Part Used

Traditionally used plant part

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

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.

Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Asthibhagna Chikitsa

Lakshadi Guggulu is described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali in the context of Asthibhagna (fracture), Asthichyuti (dislocation) and Asthi-related pain.

Reference: Kaviraj Govinda Das. Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Asthibhagnadhikara, 49/12–13.

A published Ayurvedic review also documents the same classical reference and formulation lineage.

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Yoga Ratnakara

Lakshadi Guggulu is also documented in Yoga Ratnakara in the context of Bhagna and Asthi-related disorders.

Classical reference: Yoga Ratnakara – Bhagna Chikitsa.

Chakradatta

Lakshadi Guggulu is described in Chakradatta in relation to Bhagna Chikitsa, along with other classical references to the formulation.

Classical reference: Chakradatta, Chapter 49, 12–13.

Lakshadi Guggulu in Knee Osteoarthritis

Clinical study · 10 patients · 4 weeks

A clinical study evaluated Lakshadi Guggulu tablets as part of a broader treatment programme that also included medicated paste bandaging and knee traction in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

After four weeks, significant improvements were reported in pain severity, tenderness, walking distance and knee movement. The largest response was reported in tenderness.

Because the study used Lakshadi Guggulu together with other therapies, the results cannot be attributed to the tablet alone.

Sharma VD, Sharma A, Kushwah HK. An indigenous approach to manage the osteoarthritis of knee joint with Lakshadi Guggulu, Kalka-Patra Bandhan and knee traction. Ancient Science of Life. 2007;26(3):23–29. PMID: 22557237. PMCID: PMC3330877

View the study on PubMed