Boswellia

Latin name : Boswellia serrata

Local Name : Salai Guggul, Boswellin, Indian frankincense, Shallaki

Parts Used : Gum Resin

Distribution : Boswellia Serrata tree found throughout India especially in the drier regions of western and Central India.

Introduction :
A type of Frankincense, Boswellia serrata is a large branching tree found in the dry, hilly areas of India, Northern Africa and the Middle East. When the tree trunk is tapped, a gummy oleoresin is exuded. A purified extract of this resin is used in modern herbal preparations as a decoction, inhalant and capsule.

Plant Description :
Boswellia Serrata is a medium sized tree with ash coloured papery bark. The leaves are like neem plant and have small white flowers. Boswellia Serrata tree, on injury, exudates an oleo-gum-resin known as Salai Guggal or Indian Frankincense.