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Source of validity: Traditional
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Commiphora, a genus that includes species such as Commiphora mukul (source of guggul), has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. While its most well-documented traditional applications focus on anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, and wound-healing properties, there are some references in traditional texts to its use as a general tonic or “rasayana”—remedies believed to restore vitality and energy. However, these references are typically indirect, and Commiphora is not primarily recognized as a traditional energizer in the same way as herbs like Ashwagandha or Panax ginseng. Scientific research on Commiphora’s effect on energy or fatigue is sparse. Most modern studies have focused on its impact on cholesterol, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome, with little attention to direct effects on energy levels or fatigue. Thus, while there is a traditional rationale—albeit weak and indirect—for its use as a vitality supporter, there is minimal scientific validation for this claim. In summary, the use of Commiphora for increasing energy is primarily rooted in tradition, with limited supporting evidence and largely anecdotal or based on generalized tonic effects described in historical medical systems.

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