Guggul
Commiphora mukul
A myrrh-relative resin used in Ayurveda for joints, cholesterol, and weight; modern results are mixed.
Traditional use (ayurveda, biblical-near-eastern): A myrrh-relative resin used in Ayurveda for joints, cholesterol, and weight; modern results are mixed.
A myrrh-relative resin used in Ayurveda for joints, cholesterol, and weight; modern results are mixed.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A myrrh-relative resin used in Ayurveda for joints, cholesterol, and weight; modern results are mixed.
Evidence strength: mixed.
- See the evidence level above
- Can affect thyroid medication, blood thinners, and cause GI upset/rash.
- Pregnancy
- Thyroid disease without advice
Can affect thyroid medication, blood thinners, and cause GI upset/rash.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.