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Commiphora africana
Name
Indian Bedellium
Biological Name

Balsamodendron mukul, Commiphora mukul, Balsamodendron agollocha, Commiphora africana
Burseraceae

Other Names
Indian Bedellium, Guggula, Gugal Aphalatana, Bai- jahundana, Duk, Gugal, Gugara, Guggul, Gukkal, Gukkulu, Gum-gugul, Kou-shikaha, Maisatchi Kungiliyam, Maishakshi, Mogla, Mokhil, Mukul, Moql, Rata-dummula, Salaitree
Parts Used
Resin (Gum)
Active Compounds
  • volatile oil
  • gum-resin
  • bitter principle.

Remedies For
Action

Alterative, analgesic, antispasmodic, aperient, astringent, carminative, demulcent, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, rejuvenative, and stimulant.

Action and Uses in Ayurveda and Siddha.

Tikta kashaya rasam, katu vipaka, vata kapha haram. pitta karam, lagu, saram, dipanam, ruksham, balyam, rasayanam, vrishyam, bhagnasanthana karam. In vranam, apachi, arsas, granthi and in skin diseases.

Action and Uses in Unani

Resolved in piles, cough due to moisture, purgative of balgham. Dries the ruthobath.

Uses

  • abscesses
  • arthritis
  • bronchitis
  • enlarged cervical glands
  • high cholesterol
  • cystitis
  • diabetes
  • endometriosis
  • gout
  • hemorrhoids
  • indigestion
  • leukorrhea
  • lumbago
  • nervous disorders
  • neurosis
  • rheumatic disorders
  • skin diseases
  • tumors
  • ulcers
Description
This herb is found in many parts of India.

It exudes a resin. When fresh, this oleo-gum-resin is moist, viscid, fragrant and of a golden color. It burns in fire, melts in the sun, and forms a milky emulsion with hot water. It is very often used as a substitute for the more expensive myrr.

Dosage

Powder, pill.

Safety

Precautions: This herb may cause acute kidney infections and rashes.

Avoid eating sour, sharp indigestible foods when taking this herb.

No other information available. Do not take except under the direct supervision of a qualified professional.

 
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