Abstract

CRITICAL STUDY OF MARICHADI GUTIKA – A REVIEW

Dr. Gangaprasad Asore, Dr. Sachin Sheth, Dr. Darshana Kulkarni*

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Abstract

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes holistic healing through natural remedies. Vati Kalpana is an essential component of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics because of its various benefits, including ease of administration, palatability, and ease of dispensing and transportation. Vati Kalpana is a pharmacological method in which the powder of raw drugs (herbal or Herbo minerals) is triturated with Kashaya, juice, or even honey, and the medicines are prepared as pills or tablets. Marichadi Gutika is one such classical Ayurvedic formulation, which has been traditionally employed to manage respiratory disorders such as cough, bronchitis, as well as digestive issues like bloating and indigestion. There are six distinct references to Marichadi Gutika found in authoritative Ayurvedic texts, each prescribing slightly varied compositions and therapeutic indications. Although multiple formulations of Marichadi Gutika are mentioned in the texts, it is essential to identify, compare, and critically evaluate these classical references to determine the most appropriate formulation for specific disease conditions. Therefore, the present study aims to collect and analyze the various classical references of Marichadi Gutika, with a focus on their composition, method of preparation, and therapeutic uses.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Marichadi Gutika, Vati kalpana, Kasa, Arsha, Kantha Roga.