An herbal extract used in parts of Asia and gaining popularity in Western countries against high cholesterol didn’t show promise in a U.S. trial. Recent laboratory studies in the United States and ...

The mukul myrrh tree ( Commiphora mukul), a native of India, secretes the substance guggul (also known as guggulu or guggulipid) when its bark is injured. Guggul has been used in Ayurvedic medicine ...

Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural healing, offers a wealth of knowledge on how to maintain health and balance in the body. Among its many recommendations, certain spices have been recognized for ...

A tree resin used in India for 2,000 years as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments has been found by modern researchers to be effective in controlling high cholesterol. The sap from a tree known in ...

Google the term guggul and you’ll uncover a host of Web sites touting the virtues of fat-soluble extracts from India’s myrrh tree (Commiphora mukul). Most of the Internet buzz promotes the cholesterol ...

Discover age-old Ayurvedic remedies for weight loss, bypassing dietary supplements and rigorous workouts. Incorporate Guggul tea to boost metabolism and reduce cholesterol. Consume methi water to curb ...