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Balsamodendron
mukul
Name
Indian Bedellium
Biological
Name
Balsamodendron mukul, Commiphora mukul, Balsamodendron agollocha,
Commiphora africana
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)
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.
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
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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