Crude Drug: Guggul
Biological Source Commiphora wightii
Family Burseraceae
Official used part Oleo-gum-resin
Major Marker Constituent Guggulsterones
Constituentclass Steroidal ketones/resin
Pharmacognostic traditional use Traditional use in lipid-related preparations
Drug Type Oleo-gum-resin
Scientific Name Commiphora wightii
Category Resins and balsams
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.