Dashanga Guggulu a polyherbal formulation for Obesity - A Review

In Ayurvedic pharmaceutics Guggulu Kalpa is very known and unique preparation. Chief component of this preparation is Guggulu (an exudate Commiphera mukul). It is one of the most important drug used since Vedic period. In Ayurveda practice Guggulu Kalpa are very popular formulation e.g. Yograjguggulu, Trayodashangguggulu, Lakshadiguggulu etc. In this Kalpas, Dashanga Guggulu is also an important preparation. It is commonly used in Medoroga, Kaphajrogas and Amavata. Present review explains the pharmacological potential of Dashang Guggulu in obesity along with the other pharmacological activities of the parts used of each ingredient in the formulation. This article helps the researcher and practitioner to explore more about this important Guggul Kalpa.