Guggul tree: The endangered saviour

Published: May 25, 2014

A shrub that saves lives finds its own life in danger. PHOTO: YOUNUS BHANDHANI

The Guggul tree is nothing short of legendary. The apparently unassuming shrub that dots the deserts and hills in this part of the world holds immense medicinal value. It has been used in Ayurveda, a system of Hindu traditional medicine, for centuries and even today, it’s resin (gum extract) is used to treat skin diseases, artheritis, lipid disorders and obesity. Continue reading “Guggul tree: The endangered saviour”