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Guggulu / Commiphora mukul
Parts
used:
Gum resin, steam, leaf Historical aspects:
Guggulu,
the resin from Commiphora
mukul has been mentioned in the atharva veda and in early
medical texts of a charaka, sushruta samhita and nighantus.
Its original properties have been described as
medoghna,mehaghna.
Habitat:
The
mukul myrrh (Commiphora mukul) tree is a small, thorny plant
distributed throughout India. Guggul and gum guggulu are the
names given to a yellowish resin produced by the stem of the
plant. This resin has been used historically and is also the
source of modern extracts of guggul
Pharmacognoy:
The
macroscopic and microscopic characteristics have been
described in considerable detail.
Indication:
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Rheumatic
disorders
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Hypercholesterolaemia
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Promotes
comfortable movement of the joints and muscles
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Rejuvenates
the muscular-skeletal system
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Maintains
healthy metabolism and removes toxins from the system
Ayurvedic Energetic:
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Rasa
(taste): bitter, astringent, sweet,
pungent
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Guna (constitutions):
Balancing for all doshas, especially pitta
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Virya (action): heating
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Vipaka (post-digestive effect): neutral
Herbal
Actions:
Analgesic, antipyretic, alterative, anti-inflammatory,
antispasmodic, astringent, decongestant, demulcent,
depurative, remunerative, stimulant, tonic
Traditional
Uses :
| Arthritis |
Gout |
Sciatica |
| Boils |
Hemorrhoids |
Sprains |
| Bursitis |
Muscle aches/cramps |
Stiffness |
| Carpal
tunnel syndrome |
Myositis |
Strained
muscles |
| Dysmenorrhea |
Neuralgia |
Swollen
joints |
| Fever |
Repetitive
motion injury |
Tendonitis |
| Fibromyalgia |
Rheumatism |
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caution:
Use with care during pregnancy
Dosage:
Daily recommendations for the purified Guggulu
extract are typically based on the amount of guggulsterones in
the extract. a common intake of guggulsterones is 25 mg three
times per day. Most extracts contain 2.5–5% guggulsterones
and can be taken daily for 12 to 24 weeks.
Ayurvedic supplements made from Guggulu:
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