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- noun Commiphora wightii, a
flowering plant most common in northern India with thinpapery bark andthorny branches , used intraditional medicine .
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Examples
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The Ayurvedic herbs coleus forsicholi C. forskohlii and the formula called guggul made from a variety of myrrh together with other herbs are used to stimulate thyroid function.
THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003
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Excess of guggul almost always causes a rash on the body.
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Indian studies show that guggul can reduce high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, helping to protect against heart disease and stroke.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Take one 500 mg. standardized guggul capsule daily.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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If you lived in India and suffered from poor blood lipids, your Ayurvedic healer, would recommend guggul as part of your daily treatment regimen.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Although guggul is very useful herb and widely used in the treatment of number of ailments but before taking it one must use guggul under the supervision of an Ayurvedic physician.
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People with problems like diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disorder must avoid guggul.
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Also person suffering with liver conditions must not use guggul as it interferes with the liver functions.
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Researches have shown that guggulsterone, a chemical found in the guggul gum is the prominent factor in lowering cholesterol.
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Guggulipid, an extract of the guggul gum is also effective in lowering blood cholesterol.
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