Guggul Extract

Species Name: Mukul Myrrh (Commiphora mukul)

Also Known as: Guggulu, Indian Bedellium, Guggulipid, Mo Yao, Balsamodendrom Mukul.

What is Guggul? Guggul is a resin from a tree native to India.

Used in a number of ways, Guggul is a herb that is typically taken for a specific condition for a set period of time and then taken less frequently as a preventative for the same condition once the appropriate treatment level has been accomplished.

It has been used in traditional and contemporary medicine for a number of different uses with new benefits being discovered through new and ongoing studies.

Home Remedies using Guggul Extract:

Benefits and Uses of Guggul Extract:

Guggul has been used to treat arthritis, hemorrhoids, urinary tract infections and acne.

It also helps relieve menstrual pains by relaxing the muscles.

It is also a weight loss stimulant, and has been used to lower cholesterol levels.

Again, the recommendation for using Guggul for this purpose is to continue using it until the cholesterol levels drop back to normal, then use it less frequently or in smaller dosage amounts to keep cholesterol from increasing.

It is believed that Guggul Extract can help increase the count of white blood cells in the body.

A study in 2007 showed that Guggul stops the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Guggul also acts as a blood detoxifier.

While it has been suggested as the potential new wonder herb for weight loss, further studies will need to be done to confirm its efficiency for this use.

It has also been said that Guggul does not have any effect on appetite control.

Other uses for guggul extract are:

  • Lower cholesterol
  • Acne
  • Obesity
  • Skin problems
  • Rheumatism
  • Improving circulation

It is recommended that the higher end dosage be used during initial treatment and then reduced or stopped altogether once the desired results have been achieved.

For instance, in those who are using the herb extract for arthritis inflammation, the full dosage should be taken on a daily basis until the pain and inflammation is gone and then stopped.

After a few weeks of not taking it, Guggul can be resumed in a smaller dosage to prevent the inflammation and pain from returning.

Guggul extract is available in the following forms:

  • Tincture
  • Liquid form
  • Capsules

Side Effects of Guggul Extract:

There are a number of possible side effects of Guggul, which can include headache, nausea and skin irritation.

Other side effects could include: hiccups, mild diarrhea and hives.