Guggul benefits : "Guggulu: Shoolvataghno Vatapittakafaghnasch. Shothaghno Medoghno Cha Guggulu: Sarvakayaka" means Guggulu is beneficial for colic and vata, for bile and phlegm, for inflammation and fat. This shloka of Sushruta Samhita tells the story of Guggulu being 'all-encompassing'!

Miraculous Effect of Guggul : There are many species of trees and plants found all over the world, which have an important place in Ayurveda. Guggul can be used for many diseases related to the body, from eye diseases to ear odor, stomach problems. Today we will tell you about the 'Guggul tree', which has countless benefits.

Benefits of guggul

According to a letter published in the National Library of Medicine in 2015, the effect of guggul on atherosclerosis (accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the arteries) and obesity was revealed in a doctoral thesis submitted to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in January 1966. Prior to this, guggul was best known as an Ayurvedic medicine for treating various types of arthritis.

Guggul is found in dry areas

The botanical name of 'Guggul' is 'Commiphora wigti', which is found in most of the dry areas of India. Many of its species are available here. The main ones among these are Commiphora wigti and C. stocksiana, which are found in the dye areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat. 

Guggul is a multi-purpose plant, the gum from which is used in allopathy, Unani and Ayurvedic medicines

. The chemical and reactive elements of this gum are considered effective in reducing obesity, nervous imbalance, cholesterol levels in the blood and in treating some other diseases.

Panacea for many treatments

The smoke of frankincense of Guggul has been found to be beneficial in tuberculosis as well. Analysis has shown that two important compounds of the steroid class, Z-Guggulsterone and E-Guggulsterone, are found in it. In Ayurveda, 'Guggul' is considered a panacea for many body-related treatments. 'Guggul' is like gum, which has a hot and bitter effect. It is said that 'Guggul' is beneficial in curing ulcers, indigestion, stones, acne, piles, cough, eye-related diseases.

Guggul is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, chromium.

Many elements like vitamins, antioxidants, chromium are also found in 'Guggul'. This is the reason why it is used on a large scale as a medicine. It is said that guggul is beneficial in eye diseases. Apart from this, it is also helpful in reducing the foul smell coming from the ears. Not only this, it helps in sour burps, stomach diseases, anemia, piles and joint pain.

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.