In
Ayurvedic System of Medicine 'Guggulu' have special importance for
the treatment of Nervine Rheumatic Diseases. These preparations
constitute guggulu, a gum, resin obtained from the plant of Balsamo-dendron
mukul as an active constituent. There are five varieties out of
which yellow guggulu or kanak guggulu is commonly used for the preparation
meant for human consumption. Both new as well as old guggulu are
used in the manufacturing of medicines for different type of rheumatic
troubles. Recent investigations have revealed that these guggulu
play an important role in the cure of obesity and leprosy also.
Like other medicines they are also taken with different anupans.
Complete list of Guggulu- Gokshuradi
Guggulu, Kaishore Guggulu, Kanchnar Guggulu, Laxadi Guggulu, Mahayograj
Guggulu, Punarnavadi Guggulu, Rasnadi Guggulu, Saptavinashti Guggulu,
Sinhanad Guggulu, Trayodashang Guggulu, Triphala Guggulu, Yogaraj
Guggulu.
