Guggul (Commiphora wightii, long known as Commiphora mukul) is a thorny shrub or small tree of the torchwood family, Burseraceae, native to the arid scrub of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Pakistan. It grows 2-4 m with spiny, knotted branches, papery peeling bark and small trifoliate leaves shed in drought. Cuts in the bark exude a yellowish gum resin that hardens into fragrant, brownish lumps with a balsamic, bitter taste; wild stands are over-tapped and the species is listed as Critically Endangered. We extract the dried gum resin.
Tincture or alcohol-free drops?
Both start from the same dried plant material and cold maceration. The tincture uses organic alcohol
as the solvent, keeps for years and is the classic herbal form. The alcohol-free drops (glycerite) use
vegetable glycerin and purified water, taste mildly sweet and suit anyone avoiding alcohol. The amount of
dried herb per serving is printed on each label.
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treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal supplement.