Medicinal Plants : Balsamodendron mukul

Name

Indian Bedellium

Biological Name

Balsamodendron mukul, Commiphora mukul, Balsamodendron agollocha, Commiphora africana
Burseraceae

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.