Guggul is an oleo gum resin and contains gum, resin and volatile oils (small quantity). It contains amino acids, sugars, essential oils, flavonoids, cembrene, camphorene, allycembrol, and ellagic acid.
Potential Uses of Guggul:
Guggul has the following therapeutic properties:
- It may show anti-inflammatory property
- It may show anti-arthritic property (help manage arthritis symptoms)
- It may show anti-hypercholesterolemic properties (prevents excessive cholesterol in the blood)
- It may show anti-thrombotic property (prevents blood clots that block the arteries or veins)
- It may show anti-rheumatism property (manages pain and inflammation of muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue)
- It may show anti-hyperlipidaemic property (manages excessive lipid/fats in the blood)
- It may show carminative activity (relieves flatulence/gas)
- It may show antispasmodic property (relieves spasms/cramps)
- It may show astringent property (shrinks body tissues)4
- It may show heart-protective property
- It may show antioxidant property
- It may show anti-microbial property
- It may show anti-cancer property
- It may show thyroid stimulatory property
Potential Uses of Guggul:
Guggul possesses many properties, which may show potential uses against many disease conditions.
1. Potential uses of guggul for arthritis and inflammation:
Several studies have confirmed that guggul is beneficial for arthritis and inflammation and has anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity. The guggul extract was evaluated for anti-arthritic activity in various animal models. It was found that it blocked the disease’s development and lowered the severity of the disease. Several studies have confirmed that guggul might be helpful for arthritis and inflammation and show anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. The guggul extract was also evaluated for anti-arthritic activity in various animal models. In studies it was found that it blocked the disease’s development and lowered the effect of arthritis. However, do not use guggul as an alternative to medicinal treatment. Talk to a healthcare provider before using guggul for arthritis.
2. Potential uses of guggul for skin diseases:
In a study, gugulipid (extract of guggul) was found to be effective in managing nodulocystic acne (a severe form of inflammatory acne that cauIn a study, gugulipid (extract of guggul) was found to be effective in managing nodulocystic acne (a severe form of inflammatory acne that causes cysts and nodules on the face). In a human trial, too, it was found to have some benefits for nodulocystic acne. The patients who had oily faces showed better results. However, talk to a skin doctor or specialist before using any herbal remedy on your face.
3. Potential uses of guggul for obesity:
According to a study, guggul shAccording to a study, guggul showed a lipid-lowering effect in obesity and atherosclerosis (a condition where fat deposits in the arteries). The lipid-lowering effect of guggul was studied in animals as well as humans. Guggul contains bioactive compounds that might be responsible for hypolipidemic activity. You should talk to a healthcare provider before using any herb to manage weight. In addition, talking to a dietician will help you make better dietary choices.
4. Potential uses of guggul for heart-related diseases:
Guggulsterone (plant steroid) found in guggul may show the heart-protective property. Guggulsterone was tested in an animal model for heart-protective activity. It was found to lower cholesterol, phospholipid, and glycogen levels and protect the heart against damage.1 However, if you are suffering from heart problems, talk to a doctor and get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
