Background & Aim: Singhnad Guggulu is a traditional Ayurvedic formula for detoxifying and rejuvenating the joints. The present study was to investigate the α-amylase inhibition and antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Singhnad Guggul (AESG). Experimental: α-Amylase inhibition assay by dinitro-salicylic acid method and antioxidant activity by ferric chelating and ferrous reducing assay. Results: AESG indicated that potent α-amylase inhibition activity (IC50= 84.00 µg/ml). AESG also showed ferric chelating and ferrous reducing activities. Recommended applications/industries: Our studies showed that Singhnad Guggulu possess alpha- amylase and antioxidant properties. Manuscript profile