Materials
Guggul (Indian bdellium)
The myrrh of India, from a Commiphora of the Rajasthan scrub. Burned in temples and prescribed in Ayurveda; over-harvested and now threatened in the wild.
| Type | gum resin |
|---|---|
| Form | Yellowish to brown sticky lumps |
| Extracts | Extracts for supplements; raw for incense. |
| Regulation | Not restricted. |
Scent facets
- balsamic
- bitter
- myrrh-like
- warm
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- Ayurvedic medicine (guggulsterones)
- Indian temple incense (dhoop)