Commiphora mukul
One of the oldest and most famous herbs in ayurvedic medicine, Guggul possesses strong purifying and rejuvenating powers. People today are discovering the real benefit from Guggul, it's lipid regulating and immunomodulating properties.

Indian researchers discovered an ancient Sanskrit medical text, Sushruta Samhita, in the 1960s. This classical medical text prescribed Guggul for the treatment of medoroga, a disease that closely resembles the symptoms of high cholesterol and hardening of the arteries. Indian scientists subsequently tested animals and found that Guggul both lowered cholesterol levels and protected against the development of hardening of the arteries. These trials culminated in a pilot study that examined Guggul's effectiveness in humans. Although the evidence that it works remains preliminary, the Indian government was sufficiently impressed to approve guggul as a treatment for high cholesterol. It appears that guggul can lower cholesterol by about 11 to 12% and triglycerides by 12.5 to 17%. The full benefits may take several months to develop.

Usage
Take one to two capsules twice a day.

Allow several weeks for full benefit. The use of natural products provides progressive but long-lasting results.

Negative Interactions
None, other than if you are taking these drugs:

o Thyroid Medication: Guggul may stimulate thyroid production; dosage adjustment of thyroid medication may be required.

Contraindications
Do not use during pregnancy.