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Gum Guggul (Commiphora Mukul Tree, Myrrh, Guggal R
Gum guggul is a tree that grows
in the Levant, Somalia, and throughout India. Myrrh is a granular
secretion (a resin) which is discharged into cavities in the
bark when it is wounded. The pale yellow exudate hardens to
a red-brown mass about the size of a walnut. It has been used
since before biblical times in incense, perfumes, in the holy
oil of Jewish ceremonies, and by the Egyptians as an element
of 'kypji', for embalming. 'Meetiga' was the trade name for
Arabian Myrrh, which is more brittle and gummy than Somalia
Myrrh, without the latter's white markings.
Gum guggul is generally used for topical treatment of mild inflammations
of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa. Recent research indicates
that the internal use of this resin has been found to lower
total blood cholesterol ranging from 22-27%, regardless of whether
or not the patient changes their diet. Gum guggul acts to bring
down LDL and the VLDL components which clog the arteries, while
raising the beneficial HDL level at the same time. Gum guggul
has also been shown to reduce triglyceride levels according
the Indian Journal of Medical Research, April, 1988.
Ayurvedic medicine has successfully used the resin for over
2500 years as a treatment for what is now known as atherosclerosis
(hardening of the arteries). Also of some interest is that Gum
guggul constituents has been identified as a mild thyroid stimulant
which promotes enzymatic activity and improves the thyroid's
ability to absorb iodine. Interestingly, poor thyroid and high
cholesterol levels are generally correlated. Gum guggul thus
can safely increase the body's metabolism via thyroid stimulation,
which in turn, generally results in weight loss at the healthy
rate of no more than 1 pound per week.
Gum Guggul is an ingredient in the following product(s):
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