Difference between Yograj Guggul and Trayodashang Guggul
Yograj Guggul and Trayodashang guggul are very famous Ayurvedic tablets used commonly in the treatment of arthritis. But there are some differences in ingredients and usage of these two medicines. Let us find out. This article is in response to a reader’s query.
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Ingredients and method of manufacturing
Yograj Guggulu contains 29 ingredients. it includes ghee. Full list of ingredients, indications etc can be found here
The 27 herbs are taken in fine powder form, added with heated, liquefied guggulu, pounded with ghee to form tablets.
Trayodashanga Guggulu contains 14 ingredients. Read more about Trayodashang.
The first 12 herbs are in fine powder form, added with heated, liquefied guggulu, pounded with ghee to form tablets.
The common herbs in both the tablets are – Yamani, Rasna, Guggulu and ghee.
In both these two tablets, the quantity of guggulu is equal to the total amount of rest of the herbs.
In Yogaraja Guggulu, the amount of ghee to be used is not specified.
In Trayodashang guggulu, the quantity of ghee is half to that of Guggulu.
Yogaraj Guggulu contains black salt (Saindhava), Triphala, Trijata (cinnamon, leaves and cardamom) and Trikatu. Trayodashanga doesn’t. It only contains ginger among Trikatu.
The method of manufacturing is same in both the two.
The dose of Yogaraja Guggulu is not specified in the verse, however, Trayodashanga Guggulu dose is specified as 6 grams per day, in divided dose, based on strength of patient and disease.
Indications of Yogaraja Guggulu
With this tablet, it is mentioned that – “yatheshta aaharavaanapi” meaning, the person need not follow any diet restriction.
It is indicated in rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, worm infestation, infected wounds, splenomegaly, abdominal tumors and bloating.
It increases digestion power, complexion, strength and immunity.
Both the two tablets are mainly helpful in Vata imbalance diseases affecting bone, joints and bone marrow.
Indications of Trayodashanga Guggulu
This medicine is advised to be administered along with Sura, Madya (alcohol), hot water, milk and meat soup. The choice needs to be made based on disease and patient.
It is indicated in low back ache, low back stiffness, jaw stiffness, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, muscle stiffness and pain, chest discomfort, uterine disorders, fractured bones.
Yogaraja is preferred in pain predominant symptoms. It is mainly indicated in Vata imbalance disorders.
Trayodashanga is indicated when pain is associated with stiffness. It is mainly indicated in Vata and Kapha imbalance disorders.
26 comments
mankindthoughtANAND KUMAR RICHHARIYA
Your explanation over the two is crisp and clear and of greater value to those who try to understand the AYURVEDA. Great job being done by you.Keep it up for mankind and AYURVED.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Thanks. 🙂
Raj Kumar
Very good information.I usually like to use Ayurvedic Medicine if otherwise not necessary.Thanks.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Hi, high creatinine level is a sign that there is some pathology in kidney / urinary system. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
abdul azeez
thanks to the good information.I use triphala guggulu and kanakanavati arsh for fistula and piles grade one.plz give me more information on this. thanks you once again.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Hi, both are very good medicines. Hope you are following your doctor’s advice. I do not recommend self medication for most of the cases.
Read more about Triphala guggulu here –
https://www.easyayurveda.com/2010/02/08/triphala-guggulu-best-of-the-herbal-remedy-for-haemorrhoids-and-fistula-anorectal/
Kankayana vati –
http://ayurmedinfo.com/2012/06/27/kankayan-vati-benefits-dosage-side-effects-ingredients/
Hope it helps 🙂
gurjendra bedi
Dr. JV Hebbar
Please advise the real use of Palsinuron Capsule ayruvadic medicine.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Read it here – http://ayurmedinfo.com/2012/08/10/palsinuron-capsules-benefits-dosage-ingredients-side-effects/
mik
Is Guggulu effective for healing Fundal Fibroid of 5.4cm and Renal Calculus of 4mm and Polyp?of course i won’t do self medication.
mik
Thanks a lot doctor.I also want to thank you for this wonderful health and lifestyle blog which is extremely informative and beneficial.
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Welcome 🙂
Jennifer
Is trodasang gugglu the same as trayodashang gugglu? Thank you!
Gaurav
Are there any general guidelines to assist in deciding with which of the following – “Sura, Madya (alcohol), hot water, milk or meat soup” – one should consume it? (I’m mainly looking to understand the properties/effectiveness of various ‘carriers’ in Ayurveda).
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
When we discuss property of each liquid, then it will be a lot clearer.
In general, if it is used in weak and debilitated patients, or in children / elders, milk is used. In such a weak patient, if there is need for improving body weight, then meat soup is selected.
If patient is otherwise strong and only some help in digestion is required, then hot water is used.
In a very tired patient with mental stress, alcohol is used as adjuvant.
madhukar trivedi ahmedabad
My joint pain has gone after taking trayodashang gugglu thanks my age is 75
Dr.Febin P Jose
My personl openion is that Taryodashang Gugglu is more Rasayana in effect than Yograj Gugglu. The contents are also indicating the same.
Dr.Febin P Jose MD (Ayu)
Savita Gupta
I did not found any medicine which treat my trigiminal neuralgia. I always took tagritol, magitol but these medicine did not give complete solution for my problem. Recently I hear about palsinuron from my family friend. I want to know palsinuron is beneficial in trigiminal neuralgia. Please doctor reply for my question. Am I live a desease free life.
Joanne
Yogaraj guggulu helped me walk again after chemical meningitis.
krishna Joshi
I have shoulder impingement issue. Which medicines would be suitable. Yograj or trayodashang gugullu?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Yogaraja guggulu could be useful.
sandes
hi, i have lower back pain with stiff muscles. i have herniated disc touching the nerve.is trayodashang or yograj guggule is helful? should i take with milk or water. I am 47 yrs old and weak body (under weight).
Tushar
For chronic frozen shoulder which one is better tryodashang or mahayograj
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Trayodashanga.
j
Which medicine is better for neck head back leg pain and sometime feeling pulsating in back and leg……yograj guggul or trayodashand guggul pls advice me
Tina
Can we take both yograj and triodashang guggul together for arthritis and joint inflammation?
Dr J V Hebbar MD(Ayu)Author
Yes, if your doctor has prescribed it.