Black Dried Indian Bdellium / Dried Black Guggul

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Burseraceae

Genus: Commiphora

Species: C. wightii

The flowering Mukul myrrh tree is commonly known as guggul, this plant is botanically known as Commiphora Mukul. It gives fragrant resin, which is commonly found in India, especially in the states that have an arid climate like Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The resin from this plant is traditionally used in Indian medicine. In Ayurveda, this herb is used to treat various health problems like arthritis, acne, urinary infection, hemorrhoids, etc. The guggul is available in extract, powder, and topical salves form.

Health Benefits

• The guggul has a good level of ketonic steroids, guggulsterone compounds, and it has the ability to lower the cholesterol level in the blood.
• Guggul is one of the best natural remedies for weight loss, it helps to maintain a healthy weight.
• Guggul has some anti-inflammatory properties like alkaloids, phenolics, steroids, and tannins, it will effectively fight against some infections and also eliminate free radicals and harmful toxins.
• In Ayurveda, guggul is used to treat wrinkles, acne, and other skin problems.
• Some research proves that guggul helps to cure some cancer types. It will reduce the growth of tumor cells.