COMMON NAMEStandardized: guggulOther: bdellium tree, false myrrh, Indian bdellium tree, gugguluBOTANICALNAMECommiphora mukul(Hook.ex Stocks) Engl.Plant Family:BurseraceaeOVERVIEWINTRODUCTIONGuggul, theCommiphoramukul, is a small thorny tree that is native to the Middle East andthe Indian plains. Generally leafless, the tree exudes a thick, sticky resinthat has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Guggul, whose Sanskritname means "one that protects against diseases", has writtenhistorical information about it going back to 1000 B.C.E. It was used at thattime for "clearing the coating and obstruction of channels". The gumexuded by the guggul tree is similar to myrrh, and has been used traditionallyin the same ways as myrrh. The Guggul Gum offered by Mountain Rose Herbs israw, and may need further processing for some applications.CONSTITUENTSguggulipids, guggulsterones,Myrrhanol APARTS USEDgum resin (please note- MountainRose Herbs offers only the whole resin which is unprocessed)TYPICAL PREPARATIONSEncapsulated, in liquid extractform and seldom in tea.PRECAUTIONSSpecific:Notfor use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcarepractitioner.General:We recommend that you consult with aqualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly ifyou are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.Foreducational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Foodand Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent anydisease.Your browser does not support JavaScript.To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.