Meaning of guggul | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Commiphora wightii, a flowering plant most common in northern India, with thin papery bark and thorny branches.
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2. Resin extracted from the plant, used in traditional medicine.
   uncountable

Examples

“The Hindu medical system of India has used guggul for centuries to treat many illnesses. Guggul has been described in Indian medical literature as an agent for treating obesity and other eating disorders.”

“In ancient times, guggul was used primarily as treatment for inflammatory conditions, including arthritis.”

“Guggul, the sticky gum resin from the Mukul myrrh tree, plays a major role in the traditional herbal medicine of India. The primary chemical constituents of guggul include phytosterols, gugulipids, and guggulsterones.”

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