English/Common Name :Indian Bdellium Tree, Gum Gugal
Ayurvedic Name :Guggul,Guggal, Guggulu
Part Used:Gum Resin
Guggul is spiny shrub or small tree with many branches, usually growing
two /three mt high, and found in the rocky tracts of Rajasthan, Gujrat
and Kamatka in India. A healthy tree yields 250-500 grams of resin in
one season, and Guggul plants typically begin yielding resin after five
years.
The ethyl acetate soluble portion of Guggul was found to posses
Hypolipidemic and anti-inflammatory properties. The ethyl acetate insoluble
portion was found to be toxic. The neutral portion is responsible for the
Hypocholesterolemic activity, while the acid portion showed
anti-inflammatory activity. The active ingredients responsible for the use
of the plant in the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels, are the
Guggulsterones, specifically Guggulsterone E and Guggulsterone Z1. Guggul
has a complex structure made up of various compounds such as Lignans,
lipids, Diterpenoids and steroids. Ten steroids have been isolated from the
resin, among these, Z-Guggalsterone and E-Guggalsterone have been found to
have Hypolipidemic effects. The other components of the ethyl acetate
extract exert a synergistic activity.
Uses :
Hypercholesterolemia/ Hypolipidemic activity
Astringent
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic.
carminative, stimulating the appetite and improving digestion.
It causes an increase in leukocytes in the blood and stimulates
Phagocytosis.
Gum Guggul acts as a diaphoretic, expectorant and diuretic, and is said
to be uterine stimulant and Emmenagogue.
The resin is used in the form of lotion for indolent ulcers and as a
gargle in chronic tonsillitis, Pharyngitis and ulcerated throat.
Ayurvedic concept :
Ayurvedic literature is full of praises for Guggul and its divine
actions, from healing bone fractures and inflammations to treating
cardiovascular disease, obesity and lipid disorders. Gum Guggul has
Carminative, Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, Antisuppurative, Emmenagogue
and Aphrodisiac qualities. In Tibetan medicine, the plant is used for
skin diseases, Anemia, Edema, Salivation and heaviness of stomach.
Guggul is used for Ulcers, Tonsillitis, Sore throat, hay Fever, Nasal
catarrh, Laryngitis and Bronchitis. Gum from the Guggul plant is used in
the treatment of Rheumatism, Neurological disorders, Obesity, Syphilis,
Urinary disorders and thyroid conditions.
Guggul has also been proven helpful for regulating cholesterol
levels. The plants lipid lowering properties have been noted among
practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine, and modern scientific research is
validating these observations. cholesterol disorders plague millions of
Americans and can lead to two of the nations primary life-threatening
illnesses which are heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, the drugs
most commonly used to treat cholesterol disorders often produce
unpleasant side effects. Including liver damage, cancer, and gallstones.
Guggul works to balance conditions of both low and high cholesterol
whether brought on by diet, lack of exercise, chronic stress, or genetic
predilection. Gum Guggul does not create any of the harmful side effects
associated with drugs commonly used for cholesterol disorders.
Caution :
Purified Guggul may be taken for a long time without ill effect.
"These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease."
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