How is guggul resin harvested and what is the demand and price in the herbal market?

Guggul resin (oleo gum resin) is obtained by tapping or incising the bark of mature plants, after which the gum exudes and is collected, but this is done only once the plant is several years old and must be done carefully and not excessively, because over tapping and crude methods have killed plants and contributed to the species becoming endangered in the wild. Yield of resin per plant is small and slow, so do not expect large quantities, and proper, sustainable tapping methods are still being refined; learn the correct technique from a research station or medicinal plants board rather than tapping aggressively. On demand, genuine guggul resin commands a good price in the Ayurvedic and pharmaceutical herbal trade because wild supply has declined sharply, so a reliable buyer tie up can be rewarding, but prices and grades vary, so treat figures as a range and confirm with actual herbal buyers and the National Medicinal Plants Board. Because of the conservation status, follow any legal and sustainability rules. Verify market and method locally before relying on income.