Guggul

Guggul (Commiphora wightii) shrub with green fruits

Guggul is the fragrant resin at the heart of Ayurveda’s “guggulu” tablets, used for centuries for joints, weight and skin. Here’s what the tradition uses it for, why a well-known US trial surprised everyone, and the rash, thyroid and medicine cautions to know first. The tree is also critically endangered, so where it comes from matters.

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