• Shivani Banerjee

In recent years, Guggul has become one of the most widely used medicinal herbs by Ayurvedic practitioners for a variety of medical conditions. In some Ayurvedic scriptures, Guggul is also called "Pura", meaning "a substance that protects against disease". Guggul has been part of the Ayurvedic medical system for centuries for the treatment and management of a variety of health disorders including obesity, cholesterol, arthritis, skin diseases, thyroid, nervous system abnormalities, inflammation, diabetes, respiratory disease, and kidney problems. This research is aimed to investigate the phytochemical content of Guggul. The holistic science of Ayurveda recognizes this herb as a powerful Rasayani Dravya and mentions it in the Ayurvedic scriptures of Charaka Samhita and Raj Nighantu

Guggul, phytochemical content, holistic science.

"Phytochemical Characterization Of Commiphora Wightii Plant (Guggul) Extract", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.i229-i232, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305860.pdf

"Phytochemical Characterization Of Commiphora Wightii Plant (Guggul) Extract", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppi229-i232, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305860.pdf