GUGGAL ESSENTIAL OIL
Commiphora wightii Essential Oil (Guggul Oil)
Botanical Name: Commiphora wightii
Aromatic Profile: Smoky, balsamic, slightly sweet, warm, resinous with ancient-earth undertones
Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the resin
Plant Part: Resin (oleo-gum)
Aromatherapy Benefits:
Grounding and Stabilizing:
Guggul essential oil is highly grounding, helping to anchor the mind and body. Its deep, smoky aroma fosters emotional stillness and presence, ideal for moments of spiritual reflection or meditation.Promotes Emotional Detox and Resilience:
Used traditionally in Ayurvedic purification practices, Guggul is believed to help release emotional stagnation. Its scent encourages spiritual clarity and a sense of renewal, especially helpful after emotional upheaval.Soothing for Anxiety and Mental Fatigue:
Guggul’s warm and resinous fragrance calms the nervous system, helping to ease anxious thoughts, overthinking, or emotional tension. Its comforting presence is helpful in evening blends or moments of overwhelm.Supports Sacred Ritual and Focus:
Like frankincense and myrrh, Guggul has a sacred quality. It is excellent for deepening spiritual practice, enhancing breathwork, or creating sacred space in personal rituals or yoga.
Other Uses:
Natural Perfumery & Fixative:
Guggul essential oil functions as a tenacious base note and fixative, especially in incense-style or meditative blends. It lends depth and ancient character to perfumes—warm, smoky, and spiritual.Anointing and Ritual Oils:
Due to its long history in Indian temple use, Guggul oil is ideal in anointing blends and ceremonial preparations. Often paired with sandalwood, frankincense, or rose.Respiratory and Immune Support (Traditional Use):
While less studied than frankincense or myrrh, traditional Ayurvedic texts note Guggul’s use for supporting immune function and clearing stagnation from the lungs and sinuses.Anti-Inflammatory and Detoxifying Properties:
Ayurvedic practice values Guggul for its circulatory and anti-inflammatory benefits. In aromatherapy massage (well diluted), it may support detoxification and tissue healing, especially when paired with other resins or warming oils.
Precautions:
Thick and Sticky: This oil can be quite viscous and may require gentle warming before blending. Store in a warm place or roll bottle between palms to loosen.
Skin Sensitivity: Always dilute well (1–2%) before topical use. Perform a patch test.
Resinous Content: May leave residue in diffusers—wipe clean after use.
Not for Internal Use: Guggul essential oil should never be ingested.
Commiphora wightii Essential Oil (Guggul Oil)
Botanical Name: Commiphora wightii
Aromatic Profile: Smoky, balsamic, slightly sweet, warm, resinous with ancient-earth undertones
Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the resin
Plant Part: Resin (oleo-gum)
Aromatherapy Benefits:
Grounding and Stabilizing:
Guggul essential oil is highly grounding, helping to anchor the mind and body. Its deep, smoky aroma fosters emotional stillness and presence, ideal for moments of spiritual reflection or meditation.Promotes Emotional Detox and Resilience:
Used traditionally in Ayurvedic purification practices, Guggul is believed to help release emotional stagnation. Its scent encourages spiritual clarity and a sense of renewal, especially helpful after emotional upheaval.Soothing for Anxiety and Mental Fatigue:
Guggul’s warm and resinous fragrance calms the nervous system, helping to ease anxious thoughts, overthinking, or emotional tension. Its comforting presence is helpful in evening blends or moments of overwhelm.Supports Sacred Ritual and Focus:
Like frankincense and myrrh, Guggul has a sacred quality. It is excellent for deepening spiritual practice, enhancing breathwork, or creating sacred space in personal rituals or yoga.
Other Uses:
Natural Perfumery & Fixative:
Guggul essential oil functions as a tenacious base note and fixative, especially in incense-style or meditative blends. It lends depth and ancient character to perfumes—warm, smoky, and spiritual.Anointing and Ritual Oils:
Due to its long history in Indian temple use, Guggul oil is ideal in anointing blends and ceremonial preparations. Often paired with sandalwood, frankincense, or rose.Respiratory and Immune Support (Traditional Use):
While less studied than frankincense or myrrh, traditional Ayurvedic texts note Guggul’s use for supporting immune function and clearing stagnation from the lungs and sinuses.Anti-Inflammatory and Detoxifying Properties:
Ayurvedic practice values Guggul for its circulatory and anti-inflammatory benefits. In aromatherapy massage (well diluted), it may support detoxification and tissue healing, especially when paired with other resins or warming oils.
Precautions:
Thick and Sticky: This oil can be quite viscous and may require gentle warming before blending. Store in a warm place or roll bottle between palms to loosen.
Skin Sensitivity: Always dilute well (1–2%) before topical use. Perform a patch test.
Resinous Content: May leave residue in diffusers—wipe clean after use.
Not for Internal Use: Guggul essential oil should never be ingested.
Commiphora wightii Essential Oil (Guggul Oil)
Botanical Name: Commiphora wightii
Aromatic Profile: Smoky, balsamic, slightly sweet, warm, resinous with ancient-earth undertones
Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the resin
Plant Part: Resin (oleo-gum)
Aromatherapy Benefits:
Grounding and Stabilizing:
Guggul essential oil is highly grounding, helping to anchor the mind and body. Its deep, smoky aroma fosters emotional stillness and presence, ideal for moments of spiritual reflection or meditation.Promotes Emotional Detox and Resilience:
Used traditionally in Ayurvedic purification practices, Guggul is believed to help release emotional stagnation. Its scent encourages spiritual clarity and a sense of renewal, especially helpful after emotional upheaval.Soothing for Anxiety and Mental Fatigue:
Guggul’s warm and resinous fragrance calms the nervous system, helping to ease anxious thoughts, overthinking, or emotional tension. Its comforting presence is helpful in evening blends or moments of overwhelm.Supports Sacred Ritual and Focus:
Like frankincense and myrrh, Guggul has a sacred quality. It is excellent for deepening spiritual practice, enhancing breathwork, or creating sacred space in personal rituals or yoga.
Other Uses:
Natural Perfumery & Fixative:
Guggul essential oil functions as a tenacious base note and fixative, especially in incense-style or meditative blends. It lends depth and ancient character to perfumes—warm, smoky, and spiritual.Anointing and Ritual Oils:
Due to its long history in Indian temple use, Guggul oil is ideal in anointing blends and ceremonial preparations. Often paired with sandalwood, frankincense, or rose.Respiratory and Immune Support (Traditional Use):
While less studied than frankincense or myrrh, traditional Ayurvedic texts note Guggul’s use for supporting immune function and clearing stagnation from the lungs and sinuses.Anti-Inflammatory and Detoxifying Properties:
Ayurvedic practice values Guggul for its circulatory and anti-inflammatory benefits. In aromatherapy massage (well diluted), it may support detoxification and tissue healing, especially when paired with other resins or warming oils.
Precautions:
Thick and Sticky: This oil can be quite viscous and may require gentle warming before blending. Store in a warm place or roll bottle between palms to loosen.
Skin Sensitivity: Always dilute well (1–2%) before topical use. Perform a patch test.
Resinous Content: May leave residue in diffusers—wipe clean after use.
Not for Internal Use: Guggul essential oil should never be ingested.
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INCI NAME: Commiphora wightii.
ORIGIN: India. Bottled in Hawai’i.
PART USED: Resin.
EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distilled.
NOTE CLASSIFICATION: .
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Other Resins: Myrrh, Frankincense, Elemi, Opopanax
Woods: Sandalwood, Muhuhu, Cedarwood, Amyris
Florals: Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom (Neroli), Champaca
Spices: Cinnamon Bark, Cardamom, Clove Bud
Earthy Oils: Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss
Try blending with Frankincense and Rose for a spiritually uplifting scent, or with Vetiver and Cardamom for a deep, smoky grounding oil.
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They can be inhaled directly from the bottle, diffuser, or humidifier.
They should be diluted with a carrier oil when applied to your skin. We suggest a 4% dilution rate.
You can also add them to your favorite skincare products.
Essential oils are not safe for consumption unless you are under a health practitioner's guidance.
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100% Pure Essential Oil.
Unrefined, Undiluted, No Fillers, No Synthetics, Organic, and Sustainably sourced.
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0.17 oz / 5 ml
Amber glass bottle with euro dropper.
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Keep out of reach of children. The bottles are a choking hazard. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes, and sensitive areas. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.
Animals are more sensitive to certain scents; consider your pets while choosing essential oils.
While not all essential oils have the same effect on everyone, the key is finding which ones work best for you. You are the individual and know what is best for you. So experiment and find your path.
The products described on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease or to affect any structure or function of the skin or body. The information on this website is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consulting with a healthcare provider.
