Guggul Extract Gum, Called Guggul Or Gum Guggulu, Is Tapped From The Stem Of The Plant

Botanical Name :- Commiphora mukul
Common Name : - Guggul
Parts used : - Gum resin
Principal Constituents : - Guggulsterones

Guggul plant is widely distributed throughout India and adjacent dry regions. The tree is a small shrub with thorny branches. The gum, called “Guggul” or “gum Guggulu,” is tapped from the stem of the plant, and the fragrant yellow latex solidifies as it oozes out. Guggul extract is standardized to contain 2.5% Guggulsterones.


Benefits: -

Guggul is widely used to reduce high cholesterol, because it lowers harmful lowdensity lipoproteins (LDL) while elevating the beneficial high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It helps prevent blood platelet aggregation and breaks up already formed blood clots. Thus, it helps prevent heart disease and stroke Guggul is also widely promoted as a weight loss agent that can enhance thyroid gland function.