Commiphora mukul: 2 definitions

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Commiphora mukul means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in Garuḍapurāṇa

Commiphora mukul (is Sanskrit: guggulu) is used in the protection rites of Horses (Aśvarakṣaṇa), according to Āyurveda sections in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—For the Rakṣa (protection) Revanta-pūjā, (worship of God Revanta) homa (sacrificial offerings) and dvija-bhojana (feeding of Brahmins) should be performed in favor of the horse. And a compound made up of following drugs should be tied round the neck of the horse [e.g., Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)] [...].

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)

Commiphora mukul Engl. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Balsamodendrum mukul Hook. ex Stocks, Balsamodendrum mukul Hook., Commiphora mukul (Hook. ex Stocks) Engl..

References regarding Commiphora mukul Engl. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:

· Hooker’s Journal of Botany Kew Gard. Misc. (1849)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1883)
· JAMA
· Journal of the American Medical Association (2003)
· The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
· Am. J. Health Syst. Pharm.
· Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2005)
· Ann. Pharmacother. (1984)
· Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2009)
· Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010)

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Search found 10 books and stories containing Commiphora mukul; (plurals include: Commiphora mukuls). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

A study on standardization of triphala sodhita guggulu (commiphora mukul hook) < [2014: Volume 3, March issue 2]

Formulation and evaluation of herbal gel for antiarthritic activity < [2020: Volume 9, January issue 1]

A review on pharmacology of oleo-gum resin of commiphora wightii < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]

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Classical review of guggulu (commiphora mukul) < [2018, Issue II, february,]

Comparative analytical study of guggulu (commiphora mukul) shodhana done in different media < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]

Review on uses of guggulu and guggulu formulations in ayurveda < [2017, Issue I January,]

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Cultivation and Conservation of Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) < [Volume 29 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2009]

In vitro studies on thyrogenic effect of commiphora mukul (guggulu) < [Volume 2 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1982]

Pharmacognostical studies on the leaves of commiphora mukul hook ex stocks < [Volume 10 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1991]

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