Guggulu-Lipid Regulator descriptionsIt is a small tree or shrub with spinescent branches. Guggulu is excreted by the mucous membranes of the body during the course of which it stimulates and disinfects their secretions. It also contains guggulsterones Z and E guggulsterols I - V two diterperoids and a terpene hydrocarbon named cembrane A.
The gum resin showed different pharmacological properties uses and clinical application. It is astringent expectorant aphrodisiac demulcent carminative alterative antispasmodic and emmenagogue. It is useful in snake bite and scorpion sting infertility arthritis leprosy impotence sterility in liver disorders and hemiplegia.
It has hypolipidemic and thyroid stimulating properties. It is useful in atherosclerosis psoriasis and cardiac ischemia. It is used against obesity. Guggulipid is hypocholesteremic.
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