Medicinal benefits and scientific justification of Commiphora mukul (Muqil): A review

  • Shabir Ahmad Bhat Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseem Bagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K, India
  • Shameem Ahmad Rather Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseem Bagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K, India
DOI https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v11i1-s.4550

Abstract

Commiphora mukul (Muqil or Guggul), oleo-gum, has been in use for thousands of years as a medicine in Unani and Ayurvedic medicinal systems. It was primarily used for swellings, inflammation, piles, arthritis and urinary disorders. Among its various types Muqil-I-Arzaq, a gum, having reddish hue is considered to be the best form of Muqil for medicinal purposes. It has been revealed to inhibit the nuclear factor-kb, a regulator of inflammatory response, and act as a potent antagonist to the receptors of androgens, mineralocorticoides, and glucocorticoides. Muqil is a versatile herb with diverse medicinal benefits which demand scientific validation. A coherent review of properties, medicinal benefits, traditional uses and scientific studies of Muqil, along with the overall processes involved from collection to consumption is judiciously described in this paper. The aim of this review is to provide a base for multiple research works, validating Commiphora mukul in different chronic ailments.


keywords:  Commiphora mukul, Inflammation, Muqil, Nuclear factor-KB, Unani

Keywords: Commiphora mukul, Inflammation, Muqil, Nuclear factor-KB, Unani

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Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseem Bagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K, India

MD Scholar Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseem Bagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K, India

Shameem Ahmad Rather, Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseem Bagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K, India

Reader Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseem Bagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K, India

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Bhat SA, Rather SA. Medicinal benefits and scientific justification of Commiphora mukul (Muqil): A review. JDDT [Internet]. 15Feb.2021 [cited 18Apr.2021];11(1-s):170-2. Available from: http://www.jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/4550
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