Description
Guggul Resin – Shatawari / Shatamuli
Guggul is made from the sap (gum resin) of the Commiphora mukul tree, which is native to India. This tree has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, Today guggul gum resin is used for arthritis, lowering high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries, acne and other skin diseases, and weight loss. Guggul is praised for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Traditional uses:
- Guggul is used for treating osteoarthritis, obesity, gout, arthritis, sciatica, liver disorders, haemorrhoids, cyst and urine and skin disease.
- Resin is used in form of lotion for indolent ulcers and as a gargle in spongy gums, caries, chronic tonsillitis, pyorrhea and ulcerated throat.
- Inhale the fumes from burnt Guggul is useful for hay fever, chronic bronchitis, chronic laryngitis and phthisis..
- It is used for treating muscular pain.
