[tag]Guggul[/tag] ([tag]Commiphora Mukul[/tag]) is a small thorny tree found commonly in India and Arabia. Guggul is the resin that comes from Mukul Myrrh tree and is used for therapeutic purposes in Ayurveda. Guggul is noted for its cholesterol lowering properties and is used in treating obesity.
Guggul significantly lowers the [tag]triglyceride[/tag] levels in the blood as well as the LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein-bad cholesterol) and VLDL(Very Low Density Lipoprotein) levels while simultaneously increasing the HDL(High Density Lipoprotein – good cholesterol) levels. It reduces the stickiness of platelets and lowers the risk of heart diseases.
Guggul is also used in traditional ayurveda for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis and Obesity. Several researches has shown that Guggul has tremendous power in lowering cholesterol levels naturally and is safer than any other cholesterol lowering drugs in the market. It is reported that cholesterol levels in humans who used Guggul [tag]Ayurveda herb[/tag], dropped by 14 to 27 percent and triglycerides dropped from 22 to 30 percent in about four to twelve weeks. Guggul thus helps prevent [tag]Atherosclerosis[/tag] (a disease where the arteries gets narrowed) of the heart.
Though the extract has not shown any side effects, the use of Guggul is not recommended for patients suffering from [tag]diarrhea[/tag], liver disease or inflammatory bowel disease. It is recommended that the raw resin should not be used for any treatment. Gugglipid which is the standard extract of this plant is reported to have better chemical effectiveness and has better effects on the patients.
brain arteries are day by day narrowing, so far no problems,age 17, male. is there any definite herbal treatment, please furnish details.