Sallaki (Boswellia serrata)

Sallaki-Boswellia serrata

Sallaki is a moderate sized deciduous tree. It is commonly known as Indian oli-banum.It is also known as Indian frankincense tree. It grows to a size of 20- 30 feet.The resin obtained from its stem has many medicinal values according to Ayurveda. The trees start producing resin at about 8- 10 years old. The best quality of resin is decided on the basis of opacity. Dr.Gupta’s IAFA has been consistently working on sallaki plant for discovering more medicinal properties of the plant. Our experts found out that the plant can act as an antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobialand analgesic.

Action of Boswellia serrata

IAFA has been conducting various studies on Sallaki to found out the analgesic and antiinflammatory properties of the plant. The phytoconstituents of the plant Sallaki is terpanoids, phenylpropanoids and phenolic components and flavanoids. Boswellic acid is the main terpanoid found in Sallaki. Due to the antiinflammatory and analgesic property of the plant, it can be used for the treatment of chronic arthritis conditions.

Vernacular Names and Botanical Classification

Botanical Name	Boswellia serrata
Family	Burseraceae
Native Names
Sanskrit Name	Sallaki, Shallaki
Hindi Name	Salai, Luban
English Name	Indian oli- banum
Malayalam Name	Parangisambrani
Kannada Name	Madi, Idabola
Telungu Name	Anduguchettu

Ayurveda reference of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

Morphology of Sallaki-Boswellia serrata

Moderate sized deciduous tree.
Outer bark greenish per ash coloured
Leaves crowded near the ends of the branches
Leaflets crenate serrate
Recemes shorter than leaves
Drupe trigonous

Geographical distribution of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

Distributed in from the base of Himalaya, all over India.

Phytoconstituents of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

The phytoconstituents of the plant Sallaki is terpanoids,phenylpropanoids and phenolic components and flavanoids.

Parts used of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

Stem resin

Dosage of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

Decoction (kwatha) – 50- 100 ml
Resin- 1-3gm

Medicinal Properties of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

Atisarahara-relieves diarrhoea
Rakthapittaghna–alleviates Rakta and Pitta dosha
Vrunaropana–heals ulcers
Kushtaghna-alleviate skin disorders
Arsoghna–alleviates piles
Stambhana- absorbent

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Home remedies of Sallaki – Boswellia serrata

Ayurveda is an Indian System of treatment which is purely based on naturally available herbs for treatment purposes. Sallaki is a readily available non toxic herb and can be used to treat diseases like,

In Diarrhoea (Atisara) –Sallaki extract along with Mustha decoction can be used to treat diarrhoea.
In Rheumatoid arthritis –Sallaki can be usedboth internally and externally in this condition. Sallaki extract along with Rasnadidecotion is used internally for 7 days can relieves pain and inflammation on joints.Sallakipaste made with luke warm water for external application on joints, alleviates pain.
In skin diseases (Kushta) –sallakipaste can be used externally for skin problems.
In Piles (Arsas)– Sallakiextract along with Abhayadecotion for 3 days alleviates pain due to Piles disease
In Diabetes –Sallakipowder helps to reduce blood sugar level when used with Haridrachoornam.
In Asthma – As sallaki has antiinflammatoryproperty,it is useful in Asthmatic patients.Small amount of Sallaki powder in Jirakadecotionfor 7 days can relieves Asthma.
For healthy female reproductive system-Tinge of Sallaki powderin Sigrudecoctionis useful for normal uterine bleeding.
In wound healing-Sallaki powder along with egg white externally can be used as remedy for wound healing.