Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Commiphora wightii (commonly known as guggul) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine, primarily for managing lipid disorders and related cardiovascular conditions. In traditional Ayurvedic texts, guggul is described as a remedy for "hridroga" (heart diseases), which sometimes includes symptoms akin to chest pain or angina. The rationale was that guggul could help dissolve "ama" (toxins) and improve circulation, thus alleviating chest discomfort. However, while animal and some clinical studies have examined guggul's effects on cholesterol and atherosclerosis, there is insufficient direct scientific evidence to support its efficacy specifically for chest pain (angina pectoris) in humans. Most modern research has focused on its lipid-lowering effects rather than symptomatic relief of chest pain. Therefore, its use for chest pain is rooted mainly in traditional practice, with only indirect support from scientific studies related to cardiovascular risk factors and not to acute or chronic chest pain itself. Caution is also advised due to potential side effects and drug interactions.

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