Known as Mukul myrrh tree, it is a flowering plant that hails from the family, Burseraceae. While the shrub grows to a maximum height of 4 meters, the flowers are either red or pink in color.
Usually, the plant is grown in regions where the climatic condition is arid or semi-arid. The natural extract called guggulipid has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for almost 3000 years. Basically, Guggul is composed of many substances. These include steroids, triterpenoids, volatile oils, flavonoids, and sesquiterpenoids.
While the active compound, guggulsterone helps to reduce fat and is known for anti-inflammatory properties, flavonoids like Quercetin help in protecting the nervous system.
Among the Triterpenoids, Myrrhanone and Myrrhanol are recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties. On the other hand, volatile oils like Cineole, Pinene, Eugenol, and Limonene help to kill germs and are considered for its antiseptic properties.
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What is guggul used for?
Guggul is used for acne, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), weight loss, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Some experts warn that guggul may interfere with the body’s response against COVID-19.
What are the health benefits of guggul?
Guggul is praised for its anti-inflammatory properties. Preliminary research suggests it may help treat certain anti-inflammatory conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and arthritis. It has also been used to promote weight loss, treat hypothyroidism, and manage cholesterol and blood sugar level.
What is guggul called in English?
Commiphora wightii, with common names Indian bdellium-tree, gugal, guggul, gugul, or mukul myrrh tree, is a flowering plant in the family Burseraceae, which produces a fragrant resin called gugal, guggul or gugul, that is used in incense and vedic medicine (or ayurveda).
Is myrrh and guggul same?
Is that myrrh is (uncountable) a red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species commiphora myrrha while guggul is , a flowering plant most common in northern india, with thin papery bark and thorny branches; resin extracted from the plant, used in traditional medicine.
What are the side effects of guggul?
When taken by mouth, guggul may cause stomach upset, headaches, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea, belching, and hiccups. Guggul may also cause allergic reactions such as rash and itching.