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My daughter started taking Commiphora Mukul - gugulipid capsules. She wants to loose weight. Any experiences with this, risks or suggestions?

 

Jasmina

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I thought that was for lowering cholestrol....

Suzi

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herbal remedies, jalisic579@a... wrote:

> My daughter started taking Commiphora Mukul - gugulipid capsules. She wants

> to loose weight. Any experiences with this, risks or suggestions?

>

> Jasmina

 

guggul gum (Commiphora mukul) has been used since ancient times

in aryurvedic medicine, and is very safe. Traditionally it is not used as

a single herb. Also, An ayurvedic doctor would have diagnosed her

constitution and given her a formula to balance her. It has been found to

lower cholesterol, as far as weight loss, traditionally WITH other herbs it

works,

By itself ???

 

Michael

 

below from:

http://community.healthgate.com/GetContent.asp?siteid=iHerb & docid=/tnp/pg000684

Guggul, the sticky gum resin from the mukul myrrh tree, plays a major role in

the

traditional herbal medicine of India. It was traditionally combined with other

herbs for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous

system,

obesity, digestive problems, infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems.

 

Safety Issues

 

In clinical trials of standardized guggul extract, no significant side effects

other than occasional mild gastrointestinal distress have been seen.

Laboratory tests conducted in the course of these trials did not reveal any

alterations in liver or kidneyfunction, blood cell numbers and appearance,

heart function, or blood chemistry.

 

However, safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with

severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.

 

 

 

below from http://www.viable-herbal.com/singles/herbs/s347.htm

Native to India, Guggul lipid has been used for a long time in

Ayurvedic medicine to treat obesity and other weight related

problems. Guggul's natural properties are commonly compared

to that of niacin and fish oil. Today, Guggul is frequently used

to help lower cholesterol levels and decrease high blood pressure.

Official Latin Name: Commiphora mukul

 

Gum Guggul is also known by the names Guggul, Indian Bedellium,

and Guggulow. Guggul, the sticky gum resin from the mukul myrrh tree,

plays a major role in the traditional herbal medicine of India. It was

traditionally combined with other herbs for the treatment of arthritis,

skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity, digestive problems,

infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems. In the early 1960s,

Indian researchers discovered an ancient Sanskrit medical text that appears

to clearly describe the symptoms and treatment of high cholesterol.

One of the main recommendations was the use of Guggul. Subsequent tests

in animals found that Guggul gum both lowered cholesterol levels and also

separately protected against the development of hardening of the arteries.

Several research trials followed this discovery, culminating in studies

examining Guggul's effectiveness in humans. At present, a moderate level of

evidence suggests that Guggul can improve cholesterol levels. The primary

chemical constituents of Guggul include phytosterols, gugulipids, and

guggulsterones.

A small controlled trial compared oral gugulipid against tetracycline for the

treatment of acne, and reported equivalent results. Also, a study in mice found

potential anti-diabetic effects. Guggul is also widely promoted as a weight loss

agent that supposedly enhances thyroid function. However, there is little

evidence

that it actually affects the thyroid, and a small double-blind trial found this

herbal

substance no more effective than placebo for weight loss. Guggul is typically

manufactured in a standardized form that provides a fixed amount of

guggulsterones,

the presumed active ingredients in Guggul. Guggul helps reduce high cholesterol,

because it lowers harmful low-density lipoproteins while elevating the

beneficial

high-density lipoproteins. It helps prevent blood platelet aggregation and

breaks up

already formed blood clots. Thus, ithelps prevent heart disease and stroke.

Guggul

lipid stimulates the activity of white blood cells in the body, contributing to

the

build-up of the immune system. Assisting with the bodies natural reaction to

fight

off infection, Guggul lipid also helps eliminate and expel dead tissues,

wastes, and toxins from the body. Guggul lipid has been known to relieve

coughing and lung congestion, soothe mucous membranes and alleviate

other respiratory problems. Guggul lipid may also be used to treat

arthritis and reduce inflammation of the joints. Known topical

applications include its use for canker sores. Guggul lipids have been the

subject of several scientific studies, the results of which have been

extremely encouraging as to the products nutritional value to the circulatory

system.

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Thanks

 

Jasmina