Mukul gum, used in the Ayurvedic system of traditional medicine for nearly 3,000 years, supports healthy skin by managing discomfort, redness, and swelling, while also promoting a healthy metabolism, digestive health, and maintaining a healthy cholesterol profile.
Commiphora wightii is a flowering plant in the Burseraceae family, which is commonly known as the Torchwood family. Common names for Commiphora wightii include Mukul myrrh, guggul and Indian bdellium-tree. Mukul myrrh is closely related to Common myrrh, which is the primary source of true myrrh.
Mukul myrrh originates from northern India, although its natural range extends from central Asia to northern Africa. Mukul myrrh grows best in arid climates and has a high tolerance for poor soil. It is a small tree that can reach a height of 13 feet, with ovate leaves that can grow to a length of two inches. Mukul myrrh is gynodioecious, meaning that plants either bisexual flowers or female flowers. The flowers are red or pink, and the small berries become red when fully ripe.
The most commercially significant part of the Mukul myrrh tree is its resin, known as Mukul gum. Extracts of this gum have been used in the Ayurvedic system of traditional medicine in India for almost 3,000 years. The most common uses of Mukul gum in Ayurveda include weight management and relief from joint discomfort.
The main active ingredient in Mukul is guggulsterone, which is a steroid structurally similar to cholesterol. Guggulsterone’s primary biochemical action is to act as an antagonist for the farnesoid X receptor, which is involved with cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
The maintenance of skin health is one of the most common uses of Mukul gum in modern herbal medicine. It is also used to maintain a healthy weight, digestive system, and healthy cholesterol profile.
Mukul gum may be able to help maintain a healthy weight. The mechanism for this effect is believed to stimulation of the thyroid gland.
Mukul gum may help to support healthy skin. Common skin conditions that may be managed with Mukul gum include discomfort, redness, and swelling.
Studies show that Mukul gum may help to maintain a healthy cholesterol profile.
Mukul gum may be able to help support healthy inflammation management in the intestines. It may also be able to manage other digestive conditions such as bloating, cramping and gas.
Acne is one of the most common signs that you may need Mukul gum, especially when it is characterized by frequent outbreaks. Joint discomfort is also an indication that you may benefit from Mukul gum. Stomach cramps are one of the most significant signs that Mukul gum can help you, especially if these cramps are caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). Additional indications that you may need Mukul gum include an unhealthy weight or cholesterol profile.
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