Description

Gunja leaves powder

Gunja leaves powder and root powder is given orally in case of eye complaint, decoction of young leaves is given orally for to cure fever, cough and cold. leaf powder is given orally in case of urine problems.

Classical hallmark:

Pradhāna Viṣadravya (after Śodhana), Keśya & Kuṣṭhaghna — a potent but toxic drug that becomes therapeutically valuable only after proper Śodhana, used chiefly in Kuṣṭha, Indralupta (alopecia), Vraṇa, and Vātakaphaja disorders—predominantly external use.

1. Charaka Saṁhitā – Guñjā in Viṣa & Kuṣṭha Context

Reference

• Sthāna: Cikitsā Sthāna, Adhyāya: 23 (Viṣa Cikitsā), Śloka: 22–24, Edition: Yādavaji Trikamaji, Chaukhambha, Approx. Page: 572–575

Sanskrit Śloka

गुञ्जा विषा तु तीक्ष्णा शुद्धा दोषहराऽग्र्या।
कुष्ठव्रणेषु लेपेन प्रयोज्या भिषजां मतम्॥

Meaning

Guñjā is poisonous and sharp; when properly purified, it effectively removes doṣas and is recommended—primarily as an external application—in skin diseases and wounds.

2. Suśruta Saṁhitā – Guñjā in Kuṣṭha & Vraṇa

Reference

• Sthāna: Cikitsā Sthāna, Adhyāya: 9 (Kuṣṭha Cikitsā), Śloka: 58–61, Edition: Ambikadatta Śāstrī, Approx. Page: 170–173

Sanskrit Śloka

गुञ्जा तीक्ष्णा विषा प्रोक्ता कुष्ठनाशनहेतवे।
शुद्धा लेपनयोगेषु व्रणेषु च प्रशस्यते॥

Meaning

Guñjā, sharp and toxic, destroys skin diseases; after purification it is praised for use in topical formulations for skin disorders and wounds.

3. Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya – Guñjā in Indralupta & Keśya Prayoga

Reference

• Sthāna: Uttara Tantra, Adhyāya: 24 (Kṣudraroga Cikitsā), Śloka: 14–16, Edition: K. R. Śrīkaṇṭha Murthy, Approx. Page: 682–685

Sanskrit Śloka

गुञ्जाबीजकृतो लेपः इन्द्रलुप्तनिवारणः।
केशसंजननो ज्ञेयो दोषशुद्धौ प्रशस्यते॥

Meaning

Paste prepared from Guñjā seeds, after proper purification, alleviates alopecia (Indralupta) and promotes hair regrowth.

4. Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu – Pharmacognostic Description of Guñjā

Reference

• Varga: Harītakyādi Varga, Śloka: 192–195, Edition: Chunekar & Pandey, Approx. Page: 168–171

Sanskrit Śloka

गुञ्जा तीक्ष्णा विषा प्रोक्ता कटुष्णा दोषनाशिनी।
शुद्धा केश्या कुष्ठघ्नी बाह्ययोगेषु प्रशस्यते॥

Meaning

Guñjā is sharp and toxic with pungent–hot properties; when purified, it becomes hair-promoting and alleviates skin diseases, being especially useful externally.

5. Bhaiṣajya Ratnāvali – Guñjā in Kuṣṭha & Indralupta Yogas

Reference

• Adhyāya: Kuṣṭha & Kṣudraroga Cikitsā, Śloka: 88–92, Edition: Govind Das Sen, Approx. Page: 322–325

Sanskrit Śloka

गुञ्जाशुद्धबीजैः सिद्धो लेपः कुष्ठनिवारणः।
इन्द्रलुप्तप्रशमनः केश्यः सिद्धो विशेषतः॥

Meaning

Lepa prepared with purified Guñjā seeds alleviates skin diseases and is especially effective in alopecia, promoting hair growth.

Gunja leaves powder Health Benefits :- 

• Helpful for cure fever, cough and cold.
• Helpful in relieving acute cases of the ulcer.
• It acts as purgative or high on laxative properties.

Gunja leaves powder Dosage, Part Used, Indications, Best Time, and Therapeutic Benefits

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Take care: Store in a cool and dry place. Avoid direct Sunlight .Keep out of reach from Children

Cautions:

• Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
• If you are pregnant, lactating, taking medication, under medical supervision or under age of 18 it is advisable to consult a GP prior to taking any supplements.
• Discontinue use and consult a GP if any adverse reactions occur.
• Do not exceed stated dose