Botanical Name: Commiphora Mukul
Family Name: Burseraceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Commiphora
Species: C. wightii
Popular Names: Mukul, Commiphora, Balsamodendrom Mukul, Moql, Indian Bedellium Tree, Moqle-arzagi.
Parts Utilized: Complete Plant
Habitat: Rocky areas of Eastern Himalayas and Western India
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Guggul is a resin which is yellowish in color. This resin is found in a small prickly mukul myrrh tree which is known as commiphora mukul. The plant has a tallness of around 4 to 6 feet and has thorns on the branches. The fruit of this plant is pulpy and oval shaped whereas the flowers of this plant are red in color. The bark of this plant excrets gum resins which is known as guggul. This plant is majorly found in Northern parts of India. This herb is very well known for its medicinal qualities and is used widely in India. The popular names for this herb are guggal, guggal gum, gugulu, gum guggal and gugglesterone.Guggul
Chemicals which are found in the plant
(+)- Resin, guggulsterones, essential oil, Z stereoisomers, E stereoisomers, myrrhanol, gugulipid, alpha-camphorene.
Usages and advantages of Guggul
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* This is a very effective fat burning and weight loss agent which shows results very quickly.
* It helps in reducing triglycerides and serum cholesterol and improves the LDL and HDL ratio.
* This herb improves the white blood cell count which lowers down the danger of coronary artery disease.
* This herb is also beneficial in medoroga disease which is alike to modern atherosclerosis.
* This herb helps in thyroid hormone production which breaks down the carbohydrate, protein and fat cells.
* This herb has anti inflammatory effects which gives instant relief in pain and swelling.
* This herb is also useful in arthritic pain and helps in settling down the joints and bones in actual position. Guggul is also used in various diseases such as lymphadenopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, paralysis, sciatica, hemiplegia, etc.
* This herb is also used for skin diseases.
* This herb is very helpful in producing red blood corpuscles. It also advances the act of white blood corpuscles.It also works as appetizer and helps in getting rid of constipation and other digestive problems.
Cautions to be takenGuggul
This herb can cause side effects like nausea, anorexia, diarrhea and headaches. Thyroid patients should seek their doctor’s advice before going on for this herb.