March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Guggul (Commiphora wightii & C. mukul), also known as guggulu is an effective medicine to control blood cholesterol levels. It is also beneficial in reducing body weight and obesity. It also is beneficial in improving circulation, and treating arthritis pain, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, menstrual pain, etc.

Guggul is a resin produced by the tree. The best season to collect according to dravyaguna vignan is autumn. Though guggulu generally reduces weight, freshly harvested resin can actually increase body weight, but older than a year guggulu reduces weight. Dravya guna vignan also suggests the purification of the resin with cowÂ’s milk.

Another important factor about guggul is that it is not generally administered independently. Other herbs or herbal combinations go along with guggul.