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| Balsamodendron agollocha | |||
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| Name | |||
| Indian Bedellium | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Balsamodendron mukul, Commiphora mukul, Balsamodendron agollocha,
Commiphora africana |
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| Other Names | |||
| Indian Bedellium, Guggula, Gugal Aphalatana, Bai- jahundana, Duk, Gugal, Gugara, Guggul, Gukkal, Gukkulu, Gum-gugul, Kou-shikaha, Maisatchi Kungiliyam, Maishakshi, Mogla, Mokhil, Mukul, Moql, Rata-dummula, Salaitree | |||
| Parts Used | |||
| Resin (Gum) | |||
| Description | |||
| This herb is found in many parts of India.
It exudes a resin. When fresh, this oleo-gum-resin is moist, viscid, fragrant and of a golden color. It burns in fire, melts in the sun, and forms a milky emulsion with hot water. It is very often used as a substitute for the more expensive myrr. |
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| Active Compounds | |||
| volatile oil
gum-resin bitter principle. |
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| Remedies For | |||
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Action Alterative, analgesic, antispasmodic, aperient, astringent, carminative, demulcent, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, rejuvenative, and stimulant. Action and Uses in Ayurveda and Siddha. Tikta kashaya rasam, katu vipaka, vata kapha haram. pitta karam, lagu, saram, dipanam, ruksham, balyam, rasayanam, vrishyam, bhagnasanthana karam. In vranam, apachi, arsas, granthi and in skin diseases. Action and Uses in Unani Resolved in piles, cough due to moisture, purgative of balgham. Dries the ruthobath. Uses
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| Dosage | |||
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Powder, pill. |
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| Safety | |||
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Precautions: This herb may cause acute kidney infections and rashes. Avoid eating sour, sharp indigestible foods when taking this herb. No other information available. Do not take except under the direct supervision of a qualified professional. |
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