Siddha/Tamil Erumaikan Kungiliyam.
Action Oleo-gum-resin—used for reducing obesity and in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sciatica.
Key application In the treatment of hype rlipidemia, hypercholesterolaemia and obesity. (WHO.)
Guggulipid is hypocholesteremic. Guggul resin contains steroids—gugglsterones Z and E, guggulsterols I— V, diterpenoids; volatile oil, including other constituents, contains a terpene hydrocarbon cembrene A. E- and Zguggulsterones are characteristic constituents, which distinguish C. mukul from other Commiphore sp.
Guggul resin increases catecholamine biosynthesis and activity in cholesterol-fed rabbits, inhibits platelet aggregation, exhibits anti-inflammatory activity and appears to activate the thyroid gland in rats and chicken. Zguggulsterone may increase uptake of iodine by thyroid gland and increase oxygen uptake in liver and bicep tissues. (Planta Med 1984, 1, 78—80.)
The gum is also used in hemiplegia and atherosclerotic disorders; as a gargle in pyrrhoea aveolaris, chronic tonsilitis and pharyngitis. Fumes are recommended in hay fever, chronic bronchitis and nasal catarrh.
Oleo-gum resin of Balsamodendron caudatum is also equated with Guggul in Siddha medicine.
Dosage OIeo-gum-resin—2—4 g (API Vol. I.) 500mg to 1 g (CCRAS.)
Balsamodendron myrrha Nees.
Synonym Commiphora molmol Engl.
C. abyssinica (Berg.) Engl.
Family Burseraceae.
Habitat Arabia, Somaliland.
Ayurvedic Bola, Hiraabola, Surasa, Barbara, Gandharasa.
80 Balsamodendron opobalsamum Kunth.
Unani Murmakki, Bol.
F B) Siddha/Tam
Action Oleo-gum-resin—emmenagogue (used for irregular
menstruation and painful periods), anti-inflammatory (on pharyngitis and gingivitis), antiseptic, bacteriostatic, antiviral, astringent, stimulant, expectorant, stomachic, carminative (in dyspepsia), a leucocytogenic agent (increases number of white cells in the blood). Used externally for treating acne, boils and pressure sores, internally as a blood purifier.
Key application In topical treatment of mild inflammations of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
