Commiphora Mukul, Guggal, Guggul - Plant

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Description

Commiphora wightii, Mukul, Guggul is a flowering plant which may be a shrub or small tree.

Guggul is made from the sap (gum resin) of the Commiphora mukul tree, which is native to India. This tree has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, and Ayurvedic texts dating back to 600 BC recommend it for treating atherosclerosis.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 14 inch (36 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Mukul myrrh, Mukul, Guggul, Indian bdellium-tree
Maximum Reachable Height 4 m (13 feet)
Flower Colour Yellow
Bloom Time July to september
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after flowering.Keep moist in winter.

Commiphora Mukul care

Growing plants can be inexpensive, particularly when growing them from seed. Seeds of plants flowers should usually be sown directly into the sunny flower bed, as developing roots do not like to be disturbed

Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Medium
Soil Well-drained soil
Temperature 30 to 37 degrees C
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Commiphora Mukul special feature

The leaves are used to season meat and other foods in Caribbean, Latin American and Asian cuisines. It is often added to chutneys, a sauce containing fruits or vegetables that is eaten with other dishes.

Commiphora Mukul uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

  • Guggul has been used in the traditional Ayurvedic medical system for centuries and has been studied extensively in India
  • Commercial products are promoted for use in hyperlipidemia however, clinical studies do not substantiate this claim
  • Anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular effects are being evaluated, as well as use in cancer, obesity, and diabetes
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