Gopichandanadi Gulika – Ingredients, Uses, and Dosage

Gopichandanadi Gulika or Gopeechandanadi Gulika is an ayurvedic medicinal preparation in the form of a pill or tablet. It is used bala rogas (disorders of children) like visarpa (herpes), digestive problems, fever, seizure disorder, an upper respiratory infection, especially in children.

Ingredients of Gopichandanadi Gulika

  1. Gopi (Hemidesmus indicus) – 0.001 gms
  2. Chandana (Santalum album) – 0.001 gms
  3. Valaka (Plectranthus vettiveroides) – 0.001 gms
  4. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – 0.001 gms
  5. Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) – 0.001 gms
  6. Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – 0.001 gms
  7. Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – 0.001 gms
  8. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) – 0.002 gms
  9. Tvak (Cinnamomum verum) – 0.001 gms
  10. Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) – 0.001 gms
  11. Nagakesara (Mesuea ferrea) – 0.001 gms
  12. Jathikosha (Myristica fragrans – Mace) – 0.001 gms
  13. Jathiphala (Myristica fragrans – Nutmeg) – 0.001 gms
  14. Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) – 0.001 gms
  15. Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora) – 0.001 gms
  16. Jinoshana (Piper cubeba) – 0.001 gms
  17. Draksha (Vitis vinifera) – 0.001 gms
  18. Anarya (Swertia chirata) – 0.001 gms
  19. Jiraka (Cuminum cyminum) – 0.001 gms
  20. Krishnajiraka (Nigella sativa) – 0.001 gms
  21. Madhurika (Foeniculum vulgare) – 0.001 gms
  22. Kaisika (Quercus infectoria) – 0.001 gms
  23. Nisa (Curcuma longa) – 0.001 gms
  24. Bharangi (Rotheca serrata) – 0.001 gms
  25. Gopasika (Myristica malabarica) – 0.001 gms
  26. Rasna (Alpinia galanga) – 0.001 gms
  27. Asali (Lepidium sativum) – 0.001 gms
  28. Usira (Vetiveria zizanoides) – 0.001 gms
  29. Kasmiram (Crocus sativus) – 0.001 gms
  30. Hingu (Ferula assa-foetida) – 0.001 gms
  31. Ugra (Acorus calamus) – 0.001 gms
  32. Lasuna (Allium sativum) – 0.001 gms
  33. Suradaru (Cedrus deodara) – 0.001 gms
  34. Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – 0.001 gms
  35. Simhi (Solanum anguivi)- 0.001 gms
  36. Gorochana (Ox gall) – 0.001 gms
  37.  Agragrahi (Anacyclus pyrethrum) – 0.001 gms
  38.  Ajamoja (Trachyspermum ammi) – 0.001 gms
  39. Champaka (Michelia champaca) – 0.001 gms
  40. Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus serratus) – 0.001 gms
  41.  Saindhava (Rock salt) – 0.001 gms
  42. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum ) – 0.001 gms
  43. Vakuchi (Cullen corylifolium) – 0.001 gms
  44. Tejini (Zanthoxylum alatum) – 0.001 gms
  45. Hariyava (Holarrhena pubescens) – 0.001 gms
  46. Dhanya (Coriandrum sativum) – 0.001 gms
  47. Vidanga (Embelia ribes) – 0.001 gms
  48. Sathi (Hedychium spicatum) – 0.001 gms
  49. Patha (Cyclea peltata) – 0.001 gms
  50. Nagara (Zingiber officinale) – 0.001 gms
  51. Maricha (Piper nigrum) – 0.001 gms
  52. Pippali (Piper longum) – 0.001 gms
  53. Krimihara (Vernonia anthelmintica) – 0.001 gms
  54. Khanda /Sugar candy – 0.001 gms
  55. Sita/Sugar ( ) – 0.001 gms
  56. Jambira (Citrus lemon) – Q.S
  57. Karpuravally (Plectranthus amboinicus) – Q.S

Preparation of Gopichandanadi Gulika

All the ingredients are taken in a specific quantity and crushed to made powder separately. Then all the ingredients are mixed together along with the herbal juice and triturated well. When they attain semisolid state pills are rolled out and dried in shade. Then the dries pills are stored in an airtight glass container for use.

Indication of Gopichandanadi Gulika

  1. Bala roga (disorders of children)
  2. Jwara (fever)
  3. Kasa (Cough)
  4. Shwasa (breathing difficulties)
  5. Grahani (digestive problems)
  6. Bala Visarpa (herpes in children)
  7. Apasmara (seizure disorder)
  8. Shopha (edema)

Mode of use, Dosage, and Adjuvants

According to books, the dosage is one Masha pramana (1gms).

In general, it is advised 1-2 pills per day once or twice daily or as directed by the physician.

The pediatric dosage is 1/2- 1pill/day or as directed by a physician.

It is advised o take along with stanya (breastmilk), jeeraka kwatha (cumin decoction), or any other decoction as advised by the physician.

Reference:

  1. Sahasrayoga
  2. Arogyakalpadruma
  3. Yoga Grantha
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