Support for Skin Health
Mukul Gum (Guggulipid) Background and Benefits

Commiphora wightii is a flowering plant in the Burseraceae family, commonly known as the torchwood family.
Mukul myrrh is native to northern India, although its natural range extends from central Asia to northern Africa. Mukul myrrh thrives best in dry climates and tolerates poor soils. It is a small tree that can reach a height of 13 feet, with ovate leaves that can grow up to two inches long. Mukul myrrh is gynodioecious, meaning that plants bear either bisexual or female flowers. The flowers are red or pink, and the small berries turn red when ripe.
The most commercially important part of the mukul myrrh tree is its resin, known as mukul gum. Extracts from this resin have been used in the Ayurvedic system of traditional medicine in India for nearly 3,000 years. The most common uses of mukul gum in Ayurveda include weight control and relief of joint pain.
 
The main active ingredient in mukul is guggulsterone, a steroid structurally similar to cholesterol. The primary biochemical action of guggulsterone is to act as an antagonist for the farnesoid X receptor, which is involved in cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
 

Use of Mukul Gum

Maintaining skin health is one of the most common uses of Mukul Gum in modern herbal medicine. It is also used to maintain a healthy weight, a healthy digestive system, and a healthy cholesterol profile.

Signs that you may need mukul gum

Acne is one of the most common signs that you may need mukul gum, especially if it is characterized by frequent breakouts. Joint discomfort is also a sign that you could benefit from mukul gum. Stomach cramps are one of the main signs that Mukul gum may help you, especially if these cramps are caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Other signs that you may need Mukul gum include an unhealthy weight or cholesterol profile.