Himalaya Guggul
Shuddha Guggul / Guggulu / (Commiphora wightii)
Benefits of Guggul: Normal cholesterol levels and weight loss
Guggul has been described as the premier herb for maintaining normal cholesterol levels

Guggul, also known as Commiphora Mukul , is a very effective herbal medicine for controlling obesity and cholesterol.Guggul is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory agent for the purpose of relief from pains.It finds its use in almost every kind of illness due to its miraculous treating power. Guggulu is an ushan virya herb i.e. it has hot potency, therefore has a killer instinct of the diseases cause by vata dosha prominence.

It has been very predominantly used in arthritic pains. It also possesses the property  by means of which it brings about the reversal of the degenerative changes in joint and bones. It even provides relief from the pain and swelling. Due to this property it is also believed that it provides strength to the nervous system. Hence is widely used in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, Osteoarthritis, sciatica, paralysis, hemiplegia, lymphadenopathy etc.

Guggul contains ketonic steroid compounds known as guggulsterones which are believe to be responsible for guggul's cholestrol- and triglyceride-lowering actions. Not only can guggul lower cholestrol and triglyceride levels but it also lowers LDL and VLDL cholesterols (the bad cholesterols) while raising HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol).

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Himalaya Guggul is a pure herb extract. Guggul or Shuddha Guggul / Guggulu helps maintain normal cholesterol levels, normal HDL-LDL ratio and triglyceride levels. Guggul also helps to lose weight. It is considered by many to be the best herb for cholesterol support.

Guggul is a gum resin, produced by the stem of a small shrub(commiphora wiighti), which is native to India. Ayurvedic practitioners have used guggul for various benefits.

Guggul (Commiphora mukul) has been used historically for centuries to support normal body fat levels and normal metabolism. In findings published in the American research journal Science, scholars at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston say the 2,500 year old traditional Indian cholesterol support plant "really works!"

Benefits of Guggul

• Guggul supports normal cholesterol levels
• Guggul helps maintain normal weight
• Guggul supports normal lipid levels and metabolism
• Guggul supports normal immune system function
• Guggul supports normal function of joints and connective tissues
• Guggul is a broad spectrum herb with many traditional uses

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More Benefits of Guggul

• Guggulu is very often used as an anti inflammatory and pain relieving herb by Indian herbal doctors, as it has ushan virya in potency thereby possess the power of suppressing vata which is pain causing factor.
• It has been very dominantly used in arthritic pains. It also possesses the property that helps in reversing the degenerative changes that has occurred in joint and bones. It helps in relieving pain and swelling. Due this property is also believed in strengthening nervous system of the body. Hence widely used in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, Osteoarthritis, sciatica, paralysis, hemiplegia, lymphadenopathy etc.
• Guggulu is widely used in skin diseases as it acts as blood purifier. It promotes the production of red blood corpuscles (RBC) and improves the action of white blood corpuscles (WBC), which are helpful in fighting against any kind of infections. Guggulu is also known for improving our immune system. Good results are seen in leprosy and eczema.
• Guggulu is regarded as ayurvedic antibiotic and is blindly used in infectious diseases with great results.
• Guggulu finds its application in problems related to heart. Great results have been seen in people who suffer from high cholesterol levels. Significant lowering in blood cholesterol levels has been reported by regular use of guggulu. It helps in maintaining LDL and HDL levels in blood in normal limits.
• Guggulu has properties, which is indicated in hypertension. It helps in lowering in blood pressure levels and helps in maintaining it to normal levels.
• A good result has also been seen in reducing fat levels from body. As guggulu is ushan virya in property and has well penetrating power because of tickt and katu rasa, gives it the property that can be very helpful in obesity-realated problems. Ayurvedic physicians have used it as anti obesity agent since centuries.
• It also works in strengthening our digestive system, helps in easy secretions of digestive juices, works as appetizer, avoids indigestion and constipation, also beneficial in hemorrhoids and colitis. It is helpful in relieving from hyperacidity and belching. Good results have also been seen in liver related problems.
• Guggulu is also seen helpful in upper respiratory tract infection. It works as expectorant by helping in suppressing kapha dosha, which is the main culprit in causing wet cough. Benefits are also seen in asthmatic conditions.
• A great benefit has been seen in patients suffering from renal calculi. It works as diuretic and also helps in crushing the calculus thereby relieving and treating a person from renal stones.
• Gargles done by guggulu water (guggulu dissolved in water) have been widely used in tonsillitis, mouth ulcers, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation, pharyngitis and stomatitis.
• It has been seen that by regular usage of guggulu helps in improving sexual ability and sperm count. It also helps in improving sperm quality. Therefore also works as aphrodisiac.
• Menstrual disturbances and painful menses are another disease where guggulu gives wonderful results and has been a part of many classical ayurvedic medicines.
• Guggulu also works as rasayan i.e. used in promoting youthnesss with longitivity. This is the reason it is the part of well-known rasayan known as Chawanprash.