Guggulu Herb
Guggulu Herb is a classical Ayurvedic guggulu, a resin-based preparation. Shodhana processing removes irritant oleoresin components while retaining guggulsterones. Purified guggulu has significantly improved safety and moderate oral bioavailability of guggulsterones.
| Also known as | Guggulu Herb, GugguluHerb |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
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| English | Guggulu Herb |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
What is it made of?
Key Active Markers
- Z-Guggulsterone and E-Guggulsterone (see Marker Compounds below)
- Standardized on primary bioactive markers
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Raw resin (for processing), Shuddha Guggulu (purified), Powder, Capsules (modern)
Standard Dosage: Only as Shuddha (purified) form: 250-500 mg twice daily.
Storage: Store raw resin in airtight containers away from heat and sunlight. Dried resin is hard and brittle. Temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Marker Compounds: Z-Guggulsterone, E-Guggulsterone, Guggulsterol I-III, Myrrhanol A, Cembrene, Mukulol
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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