Commiphora mukul is available in the form of a supplement as oral capsules or tablets.
Commiphora mukul must not be consumed during pregnancy as it may stimulate the uterus and promote menstrual flow. Its other side effects include bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach, headache, nausea, and vomiting. (1)
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Description
Commiphora mukul is a flowering plant in the family Burseraceae, mostly found in the Indian subcontinent. It has trifoliate leaves, ovate leaflets and red to pink flowers, with four small petals. It bears small-sized, round fruit, red in color when ripe. It produces a fragrant resin called guggul, obtained from the stem of the tree. It has been widely used as a key component in the ancient Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine, for thousands of years.