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Name Guggul
Description A plant genus of the family BURSERACEAE which is a source of gugulipid and guggulu extract. Balm of Gilead is a common name more often referring to POPULUS and sometimes to ABIES. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources Commiphora mukul;  Guggul (Commiphora mukul) Extract;  Gum Guggulu
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
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Last updated: 24 October 2007