Guggul, Oleogum resin
Commiphora mukul
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree.
It is used as a medicine to treat diabetes. The active ingredient is guggulsterones.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Arabia, Asia, Bangladesh, East Africa, India, Middle East, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The gum is used as a flavouring probably in medicine.
Edible parts
Gum - flavouring
How it is grown
A tree produces 900 g of resin.
Its other names
Local names
Gugulipid
Synonyms
Balsamea mukul Baill.; Balsamodendrum mukul Hook. ex Stocks; Balsamodendrum roxburghii Stocks; Balsamodendrum wightii Arn.;