What is guggul 
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GUGGUL Botanical name : Commiphora mukul (Hook.ex.Stocks) Engl. Family : Burseraceae Guggul in different languages English : Indian bdellium tree Hindi : Gugal, Guggul SANSKRIT SYNONYMS: Guggulu, Mahishaksha, Palankasha, Devadhupa, Kaushika, Kumbhi, Mahishaksha, Naktamala, Yatughna etc. Arabic: Murka Arjaka Afalata. Urdu: Muquil. Bengali: Makal. Gujarati: Mukula, Bhainsa Gugal. Telugu: Meshakshi, Gukkula. Tamil: Kukkil, Kiluvai. Malayalam: Itinni. Kannada: Kanthagal, Ivadol gugula. Marathi: Guggul. Nepalese: Gokuladhoopa. Sindhi: Gugaru. Rasa : Tikta(bitter), Katu (pungent), Madhura (sweet). Guna : Lakhu, Rooksha, Teekshna Virya : Ushna Distribution In rocky areas of Mysore, Bellari and Baluchistan. In Vedic science and Ayurveda, Guggulu is mentioned in many contexts and drug groups such as Eladi gana, Dhupa Gana, Chandanadi Gana etc. posted by Herbal DOCTOR on 9 March 2010 13:49
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Guggul, also known as gugul, guggulu, gugal, guggul or shudhha guggula, is a herbal medicine that specially controls the weight gain and cholesterol level. Health experts, especially Ayurvedic scholars have specified guggul as the most powerful cholesterol reducing herb known till date. Guggul is a gum resin, which is produced from the stem of the plant called Commiphora mukul or Commiphora wiighti. Its english name is Indian Bedellium. Guggulu has been prescribed to lower the levels of elevated cholesterol in the bloodstream while maintaining the healthy ratio between LDL & HDL. In ayurvedic texts, it is mentioned as “vataghna.” Helps in obesity, promotes union of fractures, aphrodisiac, nodular swellings, anorectal disorders, wounds etc. It does not have any side effects if administration is right. Useful part : Resinous gum. posted by Yoga GURU on 9 March 2010 13:07
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Kaishora Guggulu, Panchatikthaka Guggulu for Skin: As it is having antifungal and anti allergic properties, it is used for various skin complaints including eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections etc. Gokshuradi Guggulu for Urinary system: Guggulu is used in many forms and used for urinary tract infection, renal calculi etc. Yogaraja Guggulu, simhanada guggulu for nervous system: Used in neuralgia, sciatica, paralytic complaints, and all kinds of vata disorders. Yogaraja guggulu, Triodashanga guggulu for Musculoskeletal: It helps to reunion of fractures and promotes union faster, and it is used in joint disorders widely, and as it is having antiinflammatory property, it can be used as painkillers for joint pains, arthritis. Kaishora Guggulu for Respiratory system: It is having “kaphavilayana” property, hence used in sinusitis, stuffy nose, thick sputum, allergic rhinitis, sorethroat etc. Guggulu Thikthaka Kashayam for Cardiovascular system: Guggulu is found effective in hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, used in coronary artery disease. It is having scrapping property for blockages, and helps to form natural bypass, hence it is used widely for cardiac complaint in the form of medicine. Shuddha guggul for Digestive system: It promotes digestion, used for krimi (de-worming), and anorectal disorders. posted by Herbal DOCTOR on 9 March 2010 14:04
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it will be use full if a picture of guggulu is shown to understand it better posted by Guest on 25 September 2011 19:56
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 | Divya Saptavimshati Guggulu |
| Indicated in neuralgia, fistula, Piles, Inflammation,Cough, asthma,worms,stones in bladder etc. | |
 | Divya Trayodashang Guggulu |
| Useful in Sciatica and nerve related pain. Also Indicated in paraplegia, hemiplegia and antispasmodics. | |
 | Divya Gokshuradi Guggulu |
| Divya Gokshuradi Guggulu is useful in renal calculus & urinary tract infection. Helpful in problems occurring from retention of urine due to any reason. Also useful in Edema. | |
 | Divya MahaYograj Guggulu |
| Useful in Rheumatoid and Osteo-Arthritis. Also Effective in nervous disease, gout, rheumatism, leprosy, piles, colitis, spermatorrhoe | |
 | Divya Kanchanar Guggulu |
| Best useful in Tumors and Goiter. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for thyroid problems and glandular enlargements. | |
 | Divya Singhnad Guggulu |
| Divya Singhnaad Guggulu for Rheumatoid Arthritis. | |
 | Divya Lakshadi Guggulu |
| Lakshadi Guggulu is particularly helpful for healing broken bones, fractures, osteophytes removal. | |
 | Triphala Guggulu |
| Best useful in Joints Pain, Piles and Weight Loss. Also Useful in fistula and inflammation. Scrapes toxins, Treats anal fistula, Treats haemorrhoids, Alleviates obstructions to the channels, Alleviates vata. | |
 | Singhnad Guggulu |
| Singhnad Guggulu is indicated in Sciatica, rheumatism, gout, paralysis, paraplegia etc. | |
 | Kaishor Guggulu |
| Kaishore Guggulu is best useful in Gout and Skin Problems. Useful in Psoriasis and Eczema. Indicated in gout, arthritis, skin problems and lumps. | |
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