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
- Gopi (Hemidesmus indicus) – 0.001 gms
- Chandana (Santalum album) – 0.001 gms
- Valaka (Plectranthus vettiveroides) – 0.001 gms
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – 0.001 gms
- Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) – 0.001 gms
- Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – 0.001 gms
- Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – 0.001 gms
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) – 0.002 gms
- Tvak (Cinnamomum verum) – 0.001 gms
- Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) – 0.001 gms
- Nagakesara (Mesuea ferrea) – 0.001 gms
- Jathikosha (Myristica fragrans – Mace) – 0.001 gms
- Jathiphala (Myristica fragrans – Nutmeg) – 0.001 gms
- Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) – 0.001 gms
- Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora) – 0.001 gms
- Jinoshana (Piper cubeba) – 0.001 gms
- Draksha (Vitis vinifera) – 0.001 gms
- Anarya (Swertia chirata) – 0.001 gms
- Jiraka (Cuminum cyminum) – 0.001 gms
- Krishnajiraka (Nigella sativa) – 0.001 gms
- Madhurika (Foeniculum vulgare) – 0.001 gms
- Kaisika (Quercus infectoria) – 0.001 gms
- Nisa (Curcuma longa) – 0.001 gms
- Bharangi (Rotheca serrata) – 0.001 gms
- Gopasika (Myristica malabarica) – 0.001 gms
- Rasna (Alpinia galanga) – 0.001 gms
- Asali (Lepidium sativum) – 0.001 gms
- Usira (Vetiveria zizanoides) – 0.001 gms
- Kasmiram (Crocus sativus) – 0.001 gms
- Hingu (Ferula assa-foetida) – 0.001 gms
- Ugra (Acorus calamus) – 0.001 gms
- Lasuna (Allium sativum) – 0.001 gms
- Suradaru (Cedrus deodara) – 0.001 gms
- Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – 0.001 gms
- Simhi (Solanum anguivi)- 0.001 gms
- Gorochana (Ox gall) – 0.001 gms
- Agragrahi (Anacyclus pyrethrum) – 0.001 gms
- Ajamoja (Trachyspermum ammi) – 0.001 gms
- Champaka (Michelia champaca) – 0.001 gms
- Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus serratus) – 0.001 gms
- Saindhava (Rock salt) – 0.001 gms
- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum ) – 0.001 gms
- Vakuchi (Cullen corylifolium) – 0.001 gms
- Tejini (Zanthoxylum alatum) – 0.001 gms
- Hariyava (Holarrhena pubescens) – 0.001 gms
- Dhanya (Coriandrum sativum) – 0.001 gms
- Vidanga (Embelia ribes) – 0.001 gms
- Sathi (Hedychium spicatum) – 0.001 gms
- Patha (Cyclea peltata) – 0.001 gms
- Nagara (Zingiber officinale) – 0.001 gms
- Maricha (Piper nigrum) – 0.001 gms
- Pippali (Piper longum) – 0.001 gms
- Krimihara (Vernonia anthelmintica) – 0.001 gms
- Khanda /Sugar candy – 0.001 gms
- Sita/Sugar ( ) – 0.001 gms
- Jambira (Citrus lemon) – Q.S
- 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
- Bala roga (disorders of children)
- Jwara (fever)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Shwasa (breathing difficulties)
- Grahani (digestive problems)
- Bala Visarpa (herpes in children)
- Apasmara (seizure disorder)
- 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:
- Sahasrayoga
- Arogyakalpadruma
- Yoga Grantha