Commiphora mukul, Guggulipid
Part of the plant used: resin
Guggul is extracted from the yellowish resin of a small tree called Commiphora mukul that grows in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Guggulipid is thought to be the active component extracted from guggul. The product has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, in particular in Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, Indians have used the dried guggul resin.
Used doses: Guggulsterone extract - 25 to 50 mg three times a day
Used doses: Guggulsterone extract - 25 mg twice a day
There is insufficient reliable information to conclude that guggul is effective in any other indication.
In 2004, Canada adopted new regulations that control the manufacturing, packaging, labeling and importing of natural health products. The new regulations also include an adverse reaction reporting system. Products that conform to the regulation's criteria are identified with a natural product number (NPN) and can be legally sold in Canada. This number indicates that the product meets specific criteria for safety and purity, not that it is effective for any indication.
Medicinal plant contents vary naturally from plant to plant - just as fruits from the same package may vary in taste and texture. There is no standard to measure the active content of each plant. Thus, efficacy of natural products should be expected to vary from brand to brand as well as from bottle to bottle of the same brand.
For more information about the Natural Health Products Regulations, or to check if a product has been assessed, visit the Health Canada website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/index-eng.php.
[UNIPRIX] © Copyright Vigilance Santé
The patient information leaflets are provided by Vigilance Santé Inc. This content is for information purposes only and does not in any manner whatsoever replace the opinion or advice of your health care professional. Always consult a health care professional before making a decision about your medication or treatment.