Information About The Herb Commiphora Mukul

General Information

Botanical Name: Commophora mukul

Plant Family: Burseracae

Common name: Guggul, Gum Guggul, Guggula (Sanskrit)

Origin: An oleo-gum resin similar to Myrrh, yellowish in color

History: Inspired by an ancient Sanskrit text which pointed to Guggul as a treatment for obesity and associated lipid disorders it has recently come into prominence as an effective treatment for high blood cholesterol

Tradition: A well-known Ayurvedic herb for the treatment of arthritis

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Plant Constituents

Contains:

Resin

• lipid soluble steroids including
• guggulsterones E and Z

Usage

Medicinal Parts Used: Resinous exudate

Commiphora mukul is used for:

Cardiovascular Conditions

• ischemic heart disease

Liver Conditions

• high blood cholesterol and triglycerides

Skin Conditions

• acne

Other  Conditions:

• leprosy
• obesity
• rheumatism
• syphilis

Action:

• anti-cholesterolemic [agent to lower blood cholesterol levels]
• anti-platelet
• anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
• anti-obesity

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Precautions

Caution:

• Do not use during breast feeding

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