Rheumatism is derived from the Greek Word rheumatismos which designated “mucus as an evil humor
which was thought to flow from the brain to the joints and other parts of the body producing pain”
Rheumatic diseases are chronic or sub-acute, systematic inflammatory disorders principally involving the
small joints of the hand wrists, ankles, knees and cervical spines. The shoulder elbow and hip joints in
the body may be affected in more severe form. According to Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine
practiced in India and Asia since centuries “ AAMA” which is abode of many diseases in an established
major cause of Rheumatic diseases. “ AAMA” is undigested product of diminished “AGNI” in a person
who indulges in a mutually contradictory foods, leads a sedentary life, eats unctuous food does not
perform any exercise or various such other factors. Arthritis is one of the most neglected disease yet. In
view of the draw backs, a search was launched to identify a safe and active anti-arthritic drug, a lead was
taken from the ancient books of Ayurveda “Sushruta Samhita & Charak Samhita” salai Gugglu ex
Boswellia serrata was identified and processed as S.COMPOUND
PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY
Chronic Toxicity in rabbits for three months: Salai guggul in 2% gum acacia in two doses and
one control of 2% gum acacia were administered orally in three groups of rabbits.
Hematological and biochemical estimation revealed no deviation from normal parameters.
Macroscopic and microscopic examination of vital organs revealed no change in weight, size,
coloration and histo pathology. Chronic toxicity in monkeys also showed no change in
hematological and biochemical parameters.
THERAPEUTIC USES
It is used in rheumatic disorders.
Morning stiffness & Pain, Joint Swelling, increases mobility, Improves functional activity, Feeling
of well-being. It strikes at the root of the disease; restores the freedom of movement It is
devoid of adverse effects- gastric irritation; peptic ulcer, hemorrhages bleeding of GIT