The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s8.t1.2
The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s8.t1.2
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c5.s8.t1.2
Guggulu or Indian bdellium is obtained by making incisions in the tree, through which the gum resin exudes. According to Sanskrit writers, new or recently exuded *guggulu* is moist, viscid, fragrant and of a golden colour. It burns in the fire, melts in the sun and forms a milky emulsion with hot water. Old *guggulu* is dry and without flavour or colour; it should not be used in medicine.