Kanchnar Guggulu Uses, Complete Details, Review, and FAQ.

Kanchnar Guggulu is a Multi Herbal Ayurvedic medicine used by Ayurvedic doctors for many centuries, in the treatment of various ailments like Thyroid disorder, goitre, Obesity etc.

• It is one of the best Ayurvedic medicine used by most Ayurvedic doctors to treat hypothyroidism, PCOS, Hormonal imbalances etc
• It is beneficial to the healthy functioning of the Lymphatic system
• Helps to remove toxins from the body

Kanchanar Guggulu is made up of two words

• Kanchanara means a herb called Bauhinia variegata
• Guggulu means a herbal resin called Commiphora Mukul

Kanchnar Guggulu Uses

For Hypothyroidism

• In Ayurveda, thyroid problems are considered to occur due to increased kapha dosha and medha dhatu [fat tissue] inducing damage in the functions of Pitta

• Kanchnar Guggulu helps to reduce the swelling of the neck and goitre
• Helps to reduce the symptoms of hypothyroidism Because of the light, dry and hot potency of Kanchanara Guggulu
• More research is needed for further convenience.

For lymph node swelling

• Due to bacterial and Viral infections, lymph nodes get swollen at the neck groin and armpit
• Kanchnar guggulu tablets have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties that may help to treat lymph node swellings or any glandular swellings.

In Tonsillitis

Kanchnar Guggulu can be used in tonsillitis which is a common condition seen in children, this may have positive results to decrease the signs and symptoms of acute and chronic tonsillitis.

For cancer

• In some studies, Kanchanar Guggulu has shown cytotoxic properties against cancer cells by decreasing cell proliferation.
• More research studies are needed to get the benefits of this medicine so that we can use this in humans also

For Benign prostatic hyperplasia

• Kanchanar guggulu may help to decrease the pressure and improve the urination of a person, who is having Benign prostatic hyperplasia[BPH], by acting as a muscle relaxant on the prostate and bladder
• More research studies are needed in this context

For PCOS

• Kanchnar Guggulu is very useful for the development of the fully mature ovum
• It helps to reduce the chances of PCOS
• It can help to improve the functioning of ovaries
• Kanchana guggulu has the Kapha balancing nature, by this quality, it helps the healthy functioning of digestive fire according to Ayurveda.

Non-cancerous breast tumour

• This medical condition is also called a fibroadenoma 
• In women between the ages of 15 to 35, we can say this
• Kanchanar Guggulu has Vata kapha shamaka, lekhana [scraping] properties which are the qualities that can reduce cystic and glandular swellings

For obesity

This Ayurvedic medicine has the properties of deepana [appetiser], pachana [digestive] and lekhana [scraping] Which is helpful to reduce the fat accumulation

Other uses

This medicine can also be used to treat these conditions

• Cysts
• Skin Diseases
• Boils
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Liver cysts
• Leprosy
• Fistula

Kanchnar Guggulu Ingredients

• Kanchanara [Bauhinia variegata]
• Haritaki [Terminalia chebula]
• Bibhitaki [Terminalia bellerica]
• Amalaki [Emblica officinalis]
• Maricha [Piper nigrum]
• Pippali [Piper longum]
• Shunthi [Zingiber officinalis]
• Varuna [Crateva religiosa]
• Twak [Cinnamomum zeylanicum]
• Tejpatta [Cinnamomum tamala]
• Shuddha Guggulu [Commiphora mukul]

Chemical Constituents

• Phenolic compounds
• Tannins
• Alkaloids
• Fatty acids
• Sterols
• Fixed oils
• Carbohydrates
• Glycosides
• Proteins
• Saponins
• Lactones
• Terpenoids

Kanchnar guggulu Dosage

Kanchana guggulu is in the form of a tablet

This medicine should be taken under strict medical supervision

• Children below the age of 5 years: ½ or 1 tablet once a day
• Children between 5 – 12 years: 1 tablet two or three times a day
• Children between 12 – 18 years: 2 tablets two times a day
• People above 18 years: 2 tablets 2 or 3 times a day

• The above mentioned dosage is just a reference format, this is not a suggestion to consume this medicine without a doctor’s opinion.

Safety profile

Side effects

• Kanchnar Guggulu makes mild irritation in the stomach
• Headaches can be seen in some persons
• In very rare cases lose tools have been observed

In pregnant women

• Kanchnar Guggulu should be avoided in pregnant ladies
• It has some properties like lekhana [scraping], to decrease the size of cysts, tumours and fibroids.
• This quality of kanchanara guggulu may be against the nourishment and growth of the baby

In Lactating Mothers 

This medicine can be taken by lactating mother with a doctor’s suggestion

In Kids

Kanchnar Guggulu can only be used in children if your doctor has prescribed it.

Interaction with Allopathic medicines

• Kanchnar Guggulu doesn’t interact with allopathic medicine
• Some Herbs present in this product may interact with Western medicine
• We normally suggest over patients take these two medicines by maintaining a 30 minute interval between the two

With Homoeopathic medicines

This medicine has no interaction with homoeopathic medicines

Interaction with Health supplements

• Kanchanara guggulu can be taken with health supplements like multivitamins Omega 3 fatty acids etc
• If you are taking more than one health supplement at a time you can avoid taking both at the same time
• You can maintain a 30 minute interval between the two different systems of medicines

Manufacturers

Baidyanath

Dhootpapeshwar

AVN

Alva Pharmacy

Nagarjuna

Research and references

1. Research Article on Cytotoxic and anti-proliferative activity by Journal of integrative medicine
2. Research Article on the Management of Hypothyroidism
3. Research Article on Kanchanara guggulu in the Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy
4. Research Article on the anticancer activity of Kanchanara guggulu
5. Research article on the management of fibroadenoma breast 

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FAQ

Kanchnar Guggulu Review

• Kanchanara guggulu is an Ayurvedic medicine used to treat thyroid problems like hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism fibroids cysts fistula abnormal growths in the body
• We have this medicine in many thyroid patients, It has always shown could result in patients suffering from hyperthyroidism Along with prescribed pathya and apathya
• In fibroids & cysts, it has shown good results
• In patients with infections in lymph nodes, It can act as an anti inflammatory medicine
• In women suffering from PCOS, it has given desirable benefits to the patients
• Overall this medicine is a good option to treat the above mentioned health conditions if taken with Doctor’s suggestion

This article is only for educational purposes, self medication is not recommended. If you want to take this medicine please consult your doctor.