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Commiphora Mukul

Also Known As : Indian bdellium-tree, gugal, guggul, gugul, Mukul myrrh tree
Technical Name : Commiphora wightii
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It taste astringent, pungent and sweet at the same time, with bitter aftertaste.

Description

Commiphora mukul is a flowering plant in the family Burseraceae, mostly found in the Indian subcontinent. It has trifoliate leaves, ovate leaflets and red to pink flowers, with four small petals. It bears small-sized, round fruit, red in color when ripe. It produces a fragrant resin called guggul, obtained from the stem of the tree. It has been widely used as a key component in the ancient Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine, for thousands of years.

Health benefits

  • Commiphora mukul has the ability to block the bile acid receptor, it helps to reduce LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. (1)
  • It helps to reduce pain and improve mobility in people with osteoarthritis. (1)
  • It can help to treat nodulocystic acne (acne where nodules and cysts form on the chest, face, and back) and, reduce inflammation and the frequency of relapses. (1)

Selection Guide

Commiphora mukul is available in the form of a supplement as oral capsules or tablets.

Note

Commiphora mukul must not be consumed during pregnancy as it may stimulate the uterus and promote menstrual flow. Its other side effects include bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, nausea, and vomiting. (1)

Resource & Links

(1) https://selfhacked.com/blog/guggul-health-benefits/

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