Kanchanar Guggul Vati – for Hormonal Balance, Lymphatic Flow & Metabolic Health

Kanchanar Guggul Vati is a classical Ayurvedic formulation traditionally used to support thyroid wellness, lymphatic cleansing (Kapha–Medo shoth), and the healthy functioning of glands, tissues, and metabolic pathways.

Reference

Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part1-5:1, शार्धधरसंहिता, मध्यमखण्ड ७:९५-९८

काञ्चनारत्वचो ग्राह्यं पलानां दशकं बुधैः ||९५||

त्रिफला षट्पला कार्या त्रिकटु स्यात्पलत्रयम्‌।  

पलैकं वरुणं कुर्या देला त्वक्पत्रकं तथा ||९६||

एकैकं कर्षमात्रं स्यात्सर्वाण्येकत्र चूर्णयेत्‌। 

यावच्चूर्णमिदं सर्व तावन्मात्रस्तु गुग्गुलुः ||९७||

संकुट्य सर्वमेकत्र पिण्डं  कृत्वा च धारयेत्‌। 

गुटिकाः शाणिकाः कार्याः प्रातग्रॅाह्या यथोचितम्‌ ||९८|| -  AFI & शार्धधरसंहिता, मध्यमखण्ड ७:९५-९८ 

Key Benefits

• Supports healthy thyroid function and metabolism
• Helps reduce glandular swelling, lymph congestion, and Kapha accumulation
• Promotes detoxification of lymph, skin, and tissues
• Beneficial in PCOS, fibroids, cysts, and Kapha-dominant hormonal imbalances
• Supports weight balance and sluggish metabolism
• Aids in reducing water retention, heaviness, and swelling
• Helps correct Ama buildup and improves digestive metabolism
• Traditional support in benign glandular growths (Galaganda), lymphadenopathy

Key Ingredients

Kanchanar Tvak, Shuddha Guggul, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Amalaki, Guduchi, Sunthi, Marich, Pippali, Varuna, Ela, Twak, Tejpatra (Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer).

How to Use

Adult dose: 1–2 tablets, 2–3 times daily after meals. With warm Water – for Kapha / metabolism support, with Guduchi or Neem decoction – for lymphatic detox or with Fresh Ginger juice – for Ama & sluggish thyroid. As directed by your Ayurvedic practitioner

Avoid cold, heavy, and Kapha-aggravating food during use.

Safety & Precautions

• Not recommended in pregnancy
• Use cautiously in hyperthyroidism
• Avoid during active bleeding disorders
• Patients with gastric irritation should take with ghee or after meals
• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in a cool, dry place

Practitioner’s Guide (Clinical Use)

Dosha-Based Indications

• Kapha Dominance: Hypothyroid symptoms, weight gain, lethargy, swelling, congestion, glandular enlargement, PCOS, fibroids, cystic formations. Ideal combination: Trikatu + Punarnava + Varunadi Kashayam
• Pitta Dominance: Fibroids/endometriosis with inflammation, lymph swelling with heat sensation. Combine with: Guduchi, Yashtimadhu, Chandraprabha Vati
• Vata Dominance: Nodules with dryness or pain, PMS with constipation. Combine with: Dashmool, Hingvastak, Erand Taila

Recommended Combinations

Ideal Patient Profile

• Overweight or obese individuals with slow metabolism
• Kapha-dominant patients with sluggish thyroid
• Women with hormonal imbalance (PCOS, fibroids, cysts)
• People with recurring lymph node swelling
• Patients with chronic water retention & heaviness
• Individuals with benign fatty growths (lipoma)
• Patients with metabolic Ama accumulation

Contraindications / Caution

• Pregnancy & lactation
• Hyperthyroidism
• Gastritis or active peptic ulcers
• During strong Pitta aggravation
• Patients taking anti-coagulants or thyroid hormone must be monitored
• Avoid in severe dehydration or fever

Practitioner Tips

• Best results are seen when used continuously for 8–12 weeks, along with diet correction.
• Encourage patients to avoid: Cold foods, Curd at night, Heavy Kapha foods & Excessive sugar
• Warm water + light dinner improves therapeutic outcomes.
• Assess Ama—if high, begin with Deepana-Pachana before starting Kanchanar Guggul.

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic)

Ask a sample before a bulk purchase, to quickly judge by checking the general parameters of quality which may differ from the reference:

• Appearance: Brown to dark brown tablets, smooth or slightly rough surface
• Odour: Characteristic resinous aroma of Guggulu, Mild herbal, slightly smoky fragrance
• Texture: Should be firm, not brittle. Breaks cleanly under pressure
• Taste: Kashaya (astringent) + Tikta (bitter)
• Aftertaste : Slight katu (pungent)

Note : 
Price variation happens due to preparation reference, the quality of ingredients, processing techniques, quality management, manufacturing reputation & standards followed.

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.