Balancing Your Dosha

Guggulu is one of Ayurveda’s strongest purifying herbs, used for thousands of years to clear the sinuses, treat obesity, soothe inflamed joints, and relieve chronic skin disorders. Medical research today is validating many of the traditional uses of guggulu – including its anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. Guggulu helps detoxify unhealthy tissues and is effective for a wide variety of conditions characterized by stagnation and congestion.

The Chopra Center frequently prescribes guggulu for people who have accumulated toxins from major life stresses such as serious illness or a prolonged antibiotic treatment. In addition, guggulu’s purifying properties are extremely helpful for those who have recently stopped using recreational drugs or abusing alcohol. Guggulu also offers great relief to those who suffer from nonspecific pain such as fibromyalgia, rheumatism, and myofascial pain syndrome. As a mouthwash, guggulu is a helpful treatment for canker sores and gingivitis.

Guggulu is a complex herb that contains four of the six tastes – bitter, pungent, astringent, and sweet. It’s especially helpful for stabilizing Vata and Kapha imbalances without aggravating Pitta. However, anyone taking blood-thinning medications should not take guggulu because it reduces platelet stickiness.

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