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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. |
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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.
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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.
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| Uses of Boswellia serrata :
One of the principal constituents in the gum resin is boswellic acid which exhibits anti-inflammatory activity which can work against rheumatoid arthritis pain, low back pain and osteoarthritis.
Boswellia has been known to reduce joint swelling, maintain blood supply to inflamed joints and mobility as well as reduce pain due to stiffness in the joints.
The Gum Resin of Boswellia Serretta besides being antiarthritic, also has expectorant effect and improves immunity.
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