GUGGULU – A POTENT ANTI - INFLAMMATORY AGENT
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Guggulu, a herb, the useful part of which is resin is one of the commonest content of herbal or herbomineral combinations mentioned in ayurvedic classics. A thoughtful insight of literature reveals that this resin possess pharmacological properties which are comparable to modern anti- inflammatory drugs. In the present conceptual study, literature review of Guggulu is presented with the explanation of mechanism of action as an potent anti- inflammatory agent.
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Dr. Durga Katarmal
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