Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL GUTIKA FOR COUGH AND SORE THROAT

*Shashi Harihar Yadav, Sakshi Pravin Bhanushali, Adarsh Shyam Kanhaiya Yadav, Hardik Pradeep Waghmare, Aniket Vinod Wankhade and Lokesh Kumar Vyas

ABSTRACT

An ancient and traditional ayurvedic dosage form, gutika is a product of kalkakalpana, one of the five fundamental principles of ayurvedic sciences. When compared to the vati, they are really little. Sharangdhargutika, according to Acharya, is a synonym for vatikalpana, also known as pills in modern dosage form. A key component of the ayurvedic pharmacy is gutika. This dosage form has numerous benefits, including being simple to use, portable, flavorful, practical for administering, and requiring little preparation time. Agnisadya and anagnisadya are the two varieties listed in the ancient text.[1] Elaichi (Chhoti elaichi/Lesser cardamom), Shunti, Jeshthmadh, piper, Tulsi, and Kali mirch are all calming remedies that are very effective for respiratory and digestive symptoms like dry cough, sore throat, nausea, excessive thirst, and pittaja problems. Cardamom, cinnamon, long pepper, dates, raisins, and sugar are all included in the tablet known as gutika. It treats respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis, the common cold, and cough.[2]

Keywords: Gutika, Ayurvedic. Abbreviation. Dry Fruit (Dr. Fr.) Dry Seed (Dr. Sd.) Extract (Ext.) Flower (Fl.) Fruit (Fr.) Plant (Pl.) Rhizome (Rz.) Seed (Sd.) Leaf (Lf.)