A yellowish resin secreted by the mukul myrrh tree (Commiphora mukul), guggul has been used for thousands of years in ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India).
==Special Precautions of Guggul==
Although it's generally considered safe, guggul extract *Guggul is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people. It has been used safely in clinical trials for up to 24 weeks. Some evidence also suggests that long-term use up to 75 weeks may trigger be safe.*It can cause side effects like headachesuch as stomach upset, headaches, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea, belching, and hiccups. Guggul can also cause allergic reactions such as rash and itching. Guggul can also cause skin irritation (usually in the form of a rash) in and itching that is not related to allergy. These adverse reactions are more common with higher doses, such as 6000 mg per day.*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Guggul is LIKELY UNSAFE during pregnancy. It seems to encourage menstrual flow and stimulates the uterus, so some individualsresearchers worry that it might endanger the pregnancy. Since Not enough is known about the safety of using guggul has also been found to stimulate during breast-feeding. Don’t use guggul if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.*Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Guggul might act like estrogen in the thyroidbody. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, anyone don’t use guggul.*Underactive or overactive thyroid (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism): Guggul might interfere with treatment for these conditions. If you have a thyroid condition should consult a physician before using , don’t use guggul extractwithout your healthcare provider’s supervision.In a 2004 study, scientists discovered that guggulsterone may inhibit *Surgery: Guggul might increase the action risk of drugs that are metabolized by bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using guggul at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.* Estrogens interacts with GUGGUL : Large amounts of guggul might theoretically increase the body's CYP3A enzymesside effects of estrogen. These * Birth control pills (Contraceptive drugs include Lipitor) interacts with GUGGUL* Diltiazem (Cardizem, cyclosporineDilacor, and quinidine.Tiazac) interacts with GUGGUL* Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with GUGGUL* Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with GUGGUL* Propranolol (Inderal) interacts with GUGGUL* Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) interacts with GUGGUL* Thyroid hormone interacts with GUGGUL
==The benefits of Guggul are==
This ancient herb contains several bioactive components that fight inflammation. Two highly effective compounds are gugglesterone and myrrhanol A.