Frequently Asked Questions About Guggul

What is Guggul?
Guggul or Commiphora Guggul is one of the oldest and most famous herbs in ayurvedic medicine. It possesses strong purifying and rejuvenating properties and its lipid regulating and immunomodulating properties are especially beneficial.

How was guggul discovered?
The discovery of guggul in modern times makes a very interesting narration. In 1966, inspired by ancient Sanskrit text, a young Indian doctoral candidate named G.V. Satyavati at Banares Hindu University, reported the cholesterol lowering effects of this herb. Intrigued by the similarities between the ancient concept of medoroga (obesity and blood fat disorders) and dalhana (artherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries), Satyavati and her advisor carried out the first laboratory testing. Their early work showed that guggul did indeed bring down cholesterol levels in rabbits. Amazingly, it protected the animals against hardening of the arteries. Other researchers became interested, and a two year study was done on test subjects fed hydrogenated vegetable oil to artificially elevate their cholesterol levels. Again, the blood fat normalized.

Who can take Guggul?
Guggul can be taken by people for:
Weight Management
Lowering Cholesterol
Improving Circulation
Relief from Arthritis pain
Treating Boils
Eczema
Dermatitis
Psoriasis
Skin rashes

Is Guggul addictive?
It is safe to use Guggul for extended periods of time without fear of addiction.

Is guggul better than the conventional low fat diets?
Diets have become popular but unfortunately they usually lower the beneficial HDL along with total cholesterol. Guggul is a much better alternative than simply struggling to remove all fat from the diet - a difficult undertaking when in the extreme is not actually beneficial to health.

Does guggul interact with cholesterol medication?
Guggul does not directly interact with cholesterol lowering medicine. However, care is recommended with administered together.

Are there any side effects to taking Guggul?
There are no known serious side effects to taking Guggul. It is non-toxic and well-tolerated. However, prolonged use may be associated with mild stomach upset. It may stimulate the thyroid and uterus, so it is best to avoid in cases of hyperthyroidism and pregnancy.

SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION
Guggul has been scientifically validated by many clinical studies. Its formula has been subjected to the modern scrutiny of clinical testing to prove its benefits in gently addressing your health concerns, and its quality is controlled by the most sophisticated chromatographic "fingerprinting" techniques.