Guggul Gum (Guggal Asli)

Description

Guggul Gum (Guggal Asli) (گوگل اصلی)

Guggal is a sticky, fragrant gum resin that comes from a small desert tree. It has a long history in Unani and Ayurvedic tradition.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Guggal Asli is valued in desi and Unani tradition. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Guggal Asli

1. Dhooni: Place a small piece on a hot coal and let the smoke spread.
2. Room freshener: Burn in the evening to freshen the home.
3. Damp season: Burn in rainy weather to freshen damp rooms.
4. Insect tradition: Burn in store rooms to keep insects away.
5. Mixed dhooni: Burn with loban for a richer smell.
6. Gatherings: Burn at milad and family gatherings.
7. Hakeem pills: Used as a binder in traditional goliyan.
8. Joint formulas: Used by hakeems in purified form.
9. External paste: Used by hakeems in warm pastes.
10. Shodhan: Traditionally purified before use by mouth.
11. Triphala combination: Used with Triphala in Ayurvedic formulas.
12. Small pieces: Break into small pieces before burning.
13. Ventilation: Open windows after burning.
14. Storage: Keep in a closed tin, away from heat.
15. Guidance: Ask a hakeem before any use by mouth.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Guggal Asli

1. Classic gum resin: One of the most famous resins in Unani and Ayurveda.
2. Joint formula tradition: A main ingredient in traditional joint care formulas.
3. Weight management tradition: Used by hakeems in formulas for weight management.
4. Purified before use: Traditionally purified (shodhan) before taking by mouth.
5. Dhooni fragrance: Burnt on coal for a sweet, smoky smell.
6. Home freshener: Its smoke is used to freshen rooms.
7. Insect tradition: Smoke used in old homes to keep insects away.
8. Unani paste use: Used in some external pastes for stiffness.
9. Skin tradition: Old books mention it in skin formulas.
10. Cholesterol research: Modern studies have looked at guggulsterones.
11. Base for pills: Used as a binder in traditional pills (goliyan).
12. Pairs with Triphala: Classic combination in Ayurvedic formulas.
13. Small amount needed: Very little is used in formulas.
14. Long lasting: Resin keeps for a long time.
15. Religious custom: Burnt at gatherings in some traditions.
16. Natural resin: Collected from the Commiphora tree.
17. Hakeem raw material: Standard stock in every dawakhana.
18. Cleaned stock: Sorted to remove bark and stones.
19. Asli quality: Genuine guggal with its true smell.
20. Respected for centuries: Used for thousands of years.

Buying tip: Good guggal is golden brown to reddish, sticky, with a sweet balsamic smell when warmed. Dry, stony pieces with no smell are poor quality.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Important: Avoid in pregnancy. People with thyroid problems or on blood thinners should ask their doctor first.

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Urdu mein khulasa

گوگل اصلی: مقصود ہربل اسٹور سے اصل اور صاف مال، احتیاط سے پیک کیا گیا۔ کسی بیماری میں استعمال سے پہلے ڈاکٹر یا حکیم سے مشورہ ضرور کریں۔ پورے پاکستان میں 300 روپے ڈیلیوری، کیش آن ڈیلیوری دستیاب۔

Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.