Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Oleo-Gum Resin of Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)

Guggulu is an oleo-gum resin which exudes out as a result of injury from the bark of Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari [syn.  Commiphora mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks) Engl; Balsamodendron mukul (Hook. Ex Stocks); Family, Burseraceae]. It has been used in the Ayurveda since time immemorial for the treat...

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Main Authors: Prerna Sarup, Suman Bala, Sunil Kamboj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/138039