Guggul
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡuːɡəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guggul is a noun meaning Commiphora wightii, a flowering plant most common in northern India, with thin papery bark and thorny branches.
Meaning
Commiphora wightii, a flowering plant most common in northern India, with thin papery bark and thorny branches.
More Meanings
- Resin extracted from the plant, used in traditional medicine.
Example Sentences
In ancient times, guggul was used primarily as treatment for inflammatory conditions, including arthritis.
The Hindu medical system of India has used guggul for centuries to treat many illnesses. Guggul has been described in Indian medical literature as an agent for treating obesity and other eating disorders.
Guggul, the sticky gum resin from the Mukul myrrh tree, plays a major role in the traditional herbal medicine of India. The primary chemical constituents of guggul include phytosterols, gugulipids, and guggulsterones.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gokshura, gumwood, chaulmugra, kafal, gulmohar, gulmohur.
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