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Guggul

Commiphora mukul

Guggul is a spiny shrub or tree with red fruits and oval, serrated leaves that can reach a height of 2 m (6 1/2 ft). Guggul gum resin, which forms light yellow to dark brown "tears" on the stems, is extracted from the bark.

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History & Folklore

Guggul is mentioned as being beneficial in treating obesity in early Ayurvedic writings. This prompted an investigation into the gum resin's potential therapeutic value for issues related to fat metabolism, such as elevated blood cholesterol levels.

Habitat & Cultivation

Guggul grows in the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, which has a dry, semi-arid desert setting.

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References

Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 193.