EVALUATION OF MACROSCOPIC AND PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF RASNAADI GUGGULU

Rasnaadi Guggulu is a classical Ayurvedic formulation widely prescribed in disorders predominantly involving Vata and Kapha Dosha, particularly musculoskeletal, neurological and inflammatory conditions. The formulation is described in classical Ayurvedic texts such as Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar in Chaturtha Bhaga. Owing to its Shothahara, Vedanasthapana and Vatanulomana properties, Rasnaadi Guggulu has gained increasing attention in contemporary clinical practice. This review aims to compile classical references, pharmacological actions, therapeutic indications, macroscopic and physio-chemical properties of Rasnaadi Guggulu.