Commiphora wightii

Commiphora wightii (Burseraceae), commonly known as Guggul, Guggal, Gugul. Also known as गुग्गुल. Plant parts used in our range: gum, resin. Available as oil-soluble extract, extract powder, water-soluble extract, extract paste, glycerin extract, propylene glycol extract.

Accepted name

Commiphora wightii

Family

Burseraceae

Common names

Guggul, Guggal, Gugul, Maishakshi, Gulgulu, Guggul Gum, Gugal, Shallaki, Indian Bdellium-Tree

Indian names

गुग्गुल

Synonyms

Commiphora mukul, Commiphora roxburghii

Parts used

Gum, Resin

Traditions

Ayurvedic

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Extract powder, Water-soluble extract, Extract paste, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract, Standardised extract, Infused oil, Herbal powder, Resinoid, Aged botanical oil

Taxonomy source

GBIF 3992808

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.