Shiva gutika is a well known and effective Ayurvedic medicine used in diseases of Pranavaha Srotas (respiratory system), Annavaha Srotas (gastrointestinal tract), Purisavaha Srotas (Excretory system), Rasavaha Srotas and Raktavaha Srotas. Classical indications suggest the use of Shiva gutika in variety of conditions like Vatarakta (gout), Yakshma, Adyavata, Jwara (fever), Yonidosha (diseases of female genital system), Shukra dosha (defect of semen), Pleeha (splenic disorders), Arsha (hemorrhoids), Pandu (anaemia), Grahani (irritable bowel syndrome), Bhagna (fracture), Vamana (vomitting), Gulma (distension of abdomen), Peenasa (rhinitis), Hikka (hiccough), Kasa (cough), Aruchi (tastelessness), Shwasa (dyspnoea), Shwitra (leucoderma), Kusta (disorders of skin), Pandu (anaemia), Klaibya (male sexual dysfunction), Mada (intoxication), Kshaya (phthisis), Shosha (tissue depletion), Unmada (Insanity), Upasmara (epilepsy), Mukharoga (diseases of oral cavity), Netra roga (disorders of eye), Shiroroga (diseases related to head), Anaha (bloating), Atisara (diarrhea), Raktapradara (menorrhagia), Kamala (jaundice), Prameha (urinary disorders), Yakrat (liver disorders), Arbuda (tumour), Vidradi (abscess), Bhagandara (fistula in ano), Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Atisthoola (excessive stoutness), Atikrasha (excessive emaciation), Shleepada (elephantiasis), Balya (strength promoting), Vrashya (aphrodisiac), Kantivardaka (complexion enhancer), Rasayana (rejuvenation).