Guggulu (Indian Bdellium Resin)
Guggul (Indian Bdellium Resin)
Commiphora mukul
Resin used for stiff joints and sluggish metabolism.
Guggul tree · Resin · Parts: Gum resin from bark
- Taste (rasa)
- Bitter, pungent, astringent
- Energy (virya)
- Heating
- Balances
- Kapha, Vata
What it is used for
Benefits
- Long use in classical formulas for arthritic stiffness
- Studied for effects on cholesterol and lipid metabolism
- Used to clear ama, the residue linked to joint pain
How much
Dosage
Typically 500 mg of purified guggulu two to three times daily, after food.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Yogaraja guggulu tablet
Standard classical tablet taken with warm water.
After meals, in courses of 4-8 weeks
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Precautions
- Avoid in pregnancy and with thyroid medication
- Can cause skin rash or stomach upset
- Interacts with statins and blood thinners
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Sources
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