Guggul (Commiphora wightii)

 

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Guggul (Commiphora wightii)

Guggul (Commiphora wightii) is an important plant due to its renowned medicinal properties

The plant's resin, known as gum guggul, is rich in bioactive compounds like guggulsterones, which are recognized for their antiinflammatory, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant effects.

Research has shown that guggul possesses cholesterol-reducing properties due to compounds like guggulsterone. This bioactive compound aids in cholesterol metabolism by regulating bile acid synthesis and transport

The resin's chemical composition includes minerals, gum, terpenes, sterols, essential oils, and other bioactive compounds