Medicinal benefits and scientific justification of Commiphora mukul (Muqil): A review

Commiphora mukul (Muqil or Guggul), oleo-gum, has been in use for thousands of years as a medicine Unani and Ayurvedic medicinal systems. It was primarily used swellings, inflammation, piles, arthritis urinary disorders. Among its various types Muqil-I-Arzaq, gum, having reddish hue is considered to be the best form Muqil purposes. revealed inhibit nuclear factor-kb, regulator inflammatory response, act potent antagonist receptors androgens, mineralocorticoides, glucocorticoides. versatile herb with diverse benefits which demand scientific validation. A coherent review properties, benefits, traditional uses studies Muqil, along overall processes involved from collection consumption judiciously described this paper. The aim provide base multiple research works, validating different chronic ailments.
 keywords: mukul, Inflammation, Nuclear factor-KB,