Guggul: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Guggul means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsGuggul [गुग्गुल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari from the Burseraceae (Torchwood) family having the following synonyms: Balsamea mukul , Balsamodendron mukul, Commiphora mukul. For the possible medicinal usage of guggul, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Guggul [ﮔﹹﹽﮕﻞ] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Guggul in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Hippolytia longifolia (Rech.f.) C.Shih from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Chrysanthemum longifolium, Tanacetum dolichophyllum, Chrysanthemum dolichophyllum.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Guggul in English is the name of a plant defined with Commiphora wightii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balsamodendron mukul Hook. ex Stocks (among others).
2) Guggul in India is also identified with Boswellia serrata It has the synonym Boswellia thurifera Roxb. ex Flem. (etc.).
3) Guggul is also identified with Commiphora mukul It has the synonym Balsamodendrum mukul Hook. (etc.).
4) Guggul is also identified with Jurinea macrocephala It has the synonym Jurinea macrocephala Benth. ex Hook.f. (etc.).
5) Guggul is also identified with Tanacetum longifolium It has the synonym Tanacetum longifolium Thunb. (etc.).
6) Guggul is also identified with Vateria indica It has the synonym Vateria indica C.F. Gaertn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1838)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany Kew Gard. Misc. (1849)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis
· Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
· European Journal of Herbal Medicine (1998)
· Molecular Biology Reports (2010)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Guggul, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Guggul-dhup, Guggula dhoopa, Guggula-dhup, Guggula-mara, Gugguladhoopa, Gugguladhup, Gugguladhupa, Guggulajvalana, Guggulaka, Guggulakayaka, Guggulaksha, Guggulayoga, Gugguldhup, Gugguldhupa, Gugguli, Guggulu, Gugguludhupa, Gugguludru, Guggulugandha, Gugguluh.
Full-text: Guggul-dhup, Mysakhi-guggul, Salaki guggul, Kosha, Guggulu.
Relevant text
Search found 13 books and stories containing Guggul; (plurals include: Gugguls). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ayurvedic approach towards joint pain- a review < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Management of sandhishula and sandhishotha- an ayurvedic approach < [2022: Volume 11, July special issue 10]
Pharmaceutical and anti-microbial activity of triphala guggul < [2016: Volume 5, March issue 3]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Pharmaceutical and analytical validation of yogaraj guggul tablet � a polyherbal ayurvedic formulation < [2017, Issue IV April]
Review on uses of guggulu and guggulu formulations in ayurveda < [2017, Issue I January,]
A comparative study of rasanadi guggul and katibasti in the pain management of gridhrasi w.s.r. to sciatica < [2018, Issue II, february,]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
New world syndrome (obesity) gone by guggul: a review < [Volume 2, issue 9 (2014)]
Management of knee osteoarthritis through ayurveda: a case study < [Volume 4, issue 4 (2016)]
Efficacy of Ashwagandha tail and Mahavishgarbha tail in the management of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis) - A Case Report < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Pharmaceutical and analytical evaluation of triphalaguggulkalpa tablets < [Volume 2 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2011]
Safety of high-dose Shunthi-Guduchi for knee osteoarthritis. < [Volume 3 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2012]
Study on the efficacy of Herbal Formulation HFO-02 for obesity. < [Volume 11 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2020]
Intro to Ayurvedic pain management: a holistic overview. < [Volume 4, issue 5: September- October 2017]
Ayurveda for Childhood Vitiligo: A Case Report. < [Volume 10, Issue 1: January-February 2023]
Efficacy of Ayurvedic Formulations in Dyslipidemia (Medo Dusti) < [Volume 10, Suppl 4: July-August 2023]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Internal Medicine (d): Fever < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
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