Latin Name: Commiphora mukul
Alternate Names: Gum Guggul, Indian Bedellium, Guggulow
Family: BURSERACEAE
Parts Used: Resin.
Properties: Alterative, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Astringent, Nervine, Rejuvenative, Stimulant, Thyroid Tonic.
Internal Uses: Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Cystitis, Debility, Diabetes, Dyspepsia, Gout, Heart Disease, Hemorrhoids, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroid, Lumbago, Obesity, Rheumatism, Stroke, Tumors, Whooping Cough
Internal Applications: Tincture, Capsules.
Guggulu helps reduce high cholesterol, because it [...]