Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.

Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand. is also known as Balsamodendron wightii Arn.,, Balsamodendron mukul HK. ex Stocks.,, Commiphora mukul {Hk.,f. ex. Stocks} belongs to Burseraceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Muql Saghalibi, Muqul Azraq.

The English names for this herb are Gum-Gugal, Indian Bdellium, Salai Tree.

The Urdu names for this herb are Boe-Jahundan, Gugar, Guggal, Muqul.

Warning: It may exhibit adverse effects on placenta ,liver and lungs.Mild burning in epigastrium and mild diarrhoea have been reported following the administration of higher doses. Guggul should be used with caution by persons with liver disease and in case of inflammatory bowel disease and diarrhoea. A physician should be consulted for any case of elevated cholesterol and triglycerides.

Description

Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.. It is a small tree or shrub with spinescent branches. It is about 1.2-1.8 m high, sometimes more than 2 meters having greenish-yellow outer bark, shining and alternate leaves and few flowers, solitary or in clusters. A gum-resin (Muqul) is obtained by incision of the bark and it is collected in the cold season. The resin occurs in rounded irregular tears or lumps of agglutinated tears of variable size and is pale yellow, brown or dull green in colour

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.'s Gum are Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Carminative, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypolipidaemic, Laxative, Resolvent, Suppurative.

Indications

The indications of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.'s Gum are Flatulence, Gout, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Hard Swellings, Ringworm, Paralysis, Bleeding Piles, Amenorrhoea, Ulcers, Chronic Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Asthma (Phlegmatic), Chronic Dyspepsia, Haemoptysis.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.'s Gum are 2nd order, dry, 3rd Order, Warm .

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Gum of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand. is Balsamic.

Taste: Gum: Bitter Aromatic.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Gum	1.000 – 1.500 g	N/A

Available Brands

BOZEDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
HABB-E-HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
HABB-E-SOORANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
HABB-UL-MISK-93Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
OSTRITISSynergic
VIVA SLIMMERSynergic

Compound Preparations

Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand. is used in the preparation of Hab Muqil, Itrifal Muqil Jograj, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Marham Ushaq, Zimad Bawasir.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand. are Aloe barbadensis Mill., Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engler.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand. are Alpha-Comphorene, Cembrene A, E-Guggulsterone, Essential Oil, Guggulsterol I, Guggulsterol II, Guggulsterol III, Mukulol, ß-Sitosterol, Z-Guggulsterone.

The active constituents of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.'s Gum are Manusumbinone, Manusumbionic acid, Octanordammarane, Terpenes.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Crocus sativus Linn..

Toxicity

Commiphora wightii (Arnold) Bhand.

Some advers side-effects reported on taking guggul are mild diarrhea and nausea. It may possibly raise bilirubin levels, cause hemolysis of blood, hepatitis, and obstruction of the billary tract. But these side effects need to be confirmed.