Shallaki

Botanical Source
Boswellia serrata Family, Burseraceae.

Ayuvedic Classification

Pureeshvirajneeya, Kshayaskanda, Sirovirechana (Charaka);

Rodhraadi, Elaadi, Kashayaskanda (Sushruta).

Common Names

Eng.- Indian olibanum tree; Hindi- Salai.

Sanskrit Synonyms

Susrava, Gajabhkshya.

Botanical Description

 

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura.

Guna Laghu, Ruksha.

Veerya Ushna

Vipaaka Katu

Doshakarma Kaphapittashaamaka.

Actions

Shothahara, Vedanaasthaapana, Durgandhanaashana, Jantughna, Vrunashodhana, Vrunaropana, Chakshshya, Medhya.

Oleo- gum resin Hrudya, Raktasthambhana, Jwaraghna.

Uses/Indications

Parts Used

Bark, Oleogum resin (Kunduru)

Dosage

Decoction 50-100 ml; Oleo-gum resin 1-3gm.

Formulation.

Classical

Patent/Brand Names

Safety

Substitutes & Adulterants

Imported oleo-gum resin comes in India is found to be of Boswellia floribunda.

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