Shiva Gutika/Tablet/Vati - Classical Ayurvedic Rasayana for Strength, Immunity & Vitality

Shiva Gutika is a revered Ayurvedic formulation mentioned in several classical texts, traditionally used for Rasayana (rejuvenation), Ojas enhancement, respiratory wellness, mental clarity, and overall vitality.
The preparation varies between manufacturers based on shaastra reference, ingredients, and standardization, but most formulations include a blend of herbal decoctions, powders, juices, and processed minerals, often prepared in a ghee–honey base.

Shiva Gutika Tablets provide the same classical benefits in a convenient, easy-to-use tablet form, suitable for daily wellness or practitioner-guided therapeutic use.

Reference: 

रसतंत्रसार व सिद्धप्रयोग संग्रह द्वितीय खंड, अस्मारि, ३   

Key Benefits

• Supports overall vitality, strength & stamina
• Helps boost immune function and natural resilience
• Promotes mental clarity, focus & emotional stability
• Acts as a rejuvenative Rasayana for long-term wellness
• Supports healthy respiratory function & voice strength
• Aids in improving digestive fire (Agni) and nutrient absorption
• Beneficial for fatigue, weakness, convalescence and low Ojas
• Traditionally used for neuro-muscular rejuvenation

Note: Actual therapeutic benefits may vary depending on the specific formulation used by the manufacturer.

Key Ingredients

Sauvarchan lavan, Shajikhar, Navsadar, Yavakshar, Shuddha Tankan, Hing, Akkalkara, Pippermint, Bhavana with kumari (Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer).

How to Use

• General Wellness:
  • Adults: 1 tablet twice daily with milk or warm water
  • Children (above 12 yrs): As advised by the physician
• Therapeutic / Practitioner-guided Use:
  • 2–3 tablets daily, divided doses
  • For respiratory benefits: with honey
  • For vitality & strength: with warm milk or ghee

Safety & Precautions

• Avoid during a fever of unknown origin unless supervised
• Not recommended during pregnancy
• Use cautiously in diabetes if the formulation contains jaggery, honey, or Dravya with Madhura rasa
• Patients with hypertension, renal disorders, or cardiac conditions should take only under practitioner's guidance
• May aggravate Pitta in very heat-sensitive individuals
• Keep away from moisture & direct sunlight
• Store in a cool, dry place

PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE (CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE)

Dosha-Based Indications

• Vata Disorders: Fatigue, emaciation, weakness, Anxiety, restlessness, poor sleep, Neuro-muscular degeneration, Low Ojas, poor tissue nourishment
• Pitta Disorders: Mental stress, irritability, burnout, Hyperacidity if taken with ghee-based Anupana (Use cautiously if Pitta is very high—prefer milk / cooling carriers)
• Kapha Disorders: Low Agni, sluggish metabolism: Respiratory congestion, Voice weakness, kapha-related throat disorders

Recommended Combinations (As per clinical requirement)

Ideal Patient Profile

• Generalized weakness, low stamina
• Recurrent respiratory issues
• Chronic stress, mental fatigue
• Need for post-illness recovery
• Low appetite due to weak Agni
• Poor voice strength (vaginal, singers, speakers)
• Low Ojas (frequent infections, low immunity)
• Ageing-related decline in strength or cognition

Contraindications / Use With Care

• Acute infections with high fever
• Pregnancy
• Severe hyperacidity (choose the correct Anupana or alternative)
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Renal failure or severe oedema
• Diabetes (monitor sugar content if present)
• Liver disorders—verify formulation before prescribing

Practitioner Tip:

• Assess Agni, Ojas, and Srotas before prescribing.
• Traditionally, Shiva Gutika acts best when taken with milk or ghee to support Rasayana effect.
• Begin with a lower dose in Pitta-dominant individuals.
• For chronic cases, use for a minimum of 6–12 weeks.
• If formulation includes herbo-mineral ingredients, ensure the manufacturer follows GMP & Shodhana protocols.

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic Characteristics)

• Colour: Brownish to dark brown, smooth tablets
• Odour: Mildly sweet-herbal, sometimes ghee-honey note
• Taste: Madhura–Kashaya–Tikta depending on herbs
• Texture: Firm but smooth, not brittle
• Aftertaste: Slight sweet or slightly pungent

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.