Dhanwantaram Gutika
Dhanwantaram Gutika is a classical Ayurvedic vati, a herbal tablet or pill. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 12:14) lists 16 ingredients, beginning with Ela, Visva, Abhaya and Jati.
| Also known as | Dhanwantaram Gutika, DhanwantaramGutika |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 12:14 (DHANVANTARA GUTIKA), which cites Sahasrayoga, Gutikaprakarana, 56.. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ela (suksmaila) * | seed | 1 part |
| 2 | Visva (Sunthi) | rhizome | 1 part |
| 3 | Abhaya (haritaki) * | pericarp | 1 part |
| 4 | Jati (jatiphala) | seed | 1 part |
| 5 | Brhati * | whole plant | 1 part |
| 6 | Arya (candrika) | seed | 1 part |
| 7 | Jiraka (Svetajiraka) | fruit | 1 part |
| 8 | Cinosana (kankola) | seed | 1 part |
| 9 | Bhunimba (kiratatikta) * | whole plant | 1 part |
| 10 | Rudraksa | seed | 1 part |
| 11 | Suradaru (devadaru) | heart wood | 1 part |
| 12 | Karpura * | Sub Ext. | 1 part |
| 13 | Karigitha (as OCR'd) | 1 part | |
| 14 | Mrgaretasa | 1 part | |
| 15 | Jiraka kvatha (Sveta jiraka) | fruit | Q.S. (for bhavana) |
| 16 | Himambhasa (Satapatrika) | (FT) as OCR'd | 0.8. (for bhavana) as OCR'd |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The Formulary gives the anupana, the vehicle it is taken with, as decoction of panasa patra, bhinimba, jiraka. This is what the Formulary records for the classical preparation. It is not a dose for any product, and not advice to take anything.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Dhanwantaram Gutika |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Katu, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Gutika (pill/tablet), Modern compressed tablet, Capsule (modern)
Standard Dosage: 1-2 tablets (250-500 mg each) twice daily. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India attributes this formula to Sahasrayoga, Gutikaprakarana, 56.
Optimal Timing: Before meals or as directed, typically for Vata disorders
Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Marker Compounds: Withanolide A (from Ashwagandha), Ephedrine (from Bala), Beta-sitosterol, Lupeol (from Dashamoola)
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water or warm milk
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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