Product Information
- Product Name: Salaki Guggal Powder
- Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata Roxb.
- Common Names: Shallaki, Salaki, Salai Guggul, Salai Gugal, Salai, Kundur
- English Names: Indian Frankincense, Indian Olibanum, Frankincense Gum
- Plant Part: Gum-Oleoresin / Resin
- Form: Powder
- Family: Burseraceae
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Product Type: Dried Gum-Oleoresin Powder
- Colour: Cream, beige, pale yellow to light brown
- Aroma: Distinctive warm, balsamic and resinous aroma
- Texture: Fine to moderately fine resin powder
What Is Salaki Guggal Powder?
Salaki Guggal Powder is prepared from the gum-oleoresin of Boswellia serrata. In Ayurvedic terminology, the plant is widely known as Shallaki, while the resin is commonly traded as Salai Guggul or Salai Gugal. The National Medicinal Plants Board specifically records the gum-oleoresin as the part used.
It is also commonly described as Indian Frankincense or Indian Olibanum and belongs to the aromatic resin group obtained from Boswellia species. Kew notes the economic importance of Boswellia gum-resins as frankincense.
Product Features
- Made from Boswellia serrata gum-oleoresin.
- Fine powdered resin format.
- Also known as Shallaki and Salai Guggul.
- Traditionally known as Indian Frankincense.
- Naturally aromatic resin material.
- Convenient for measuring and blending.
- Suitable where Boswellia serrata resin powder is specifically required.
- Suitable as botanical raw material for permitted applications.
Benefits / Fayde
For marketplace-safe product presentation:
- Provides Boswellia serrata gum-resin in convenient powder form.
- Traditional botanical resin material.
- Useful as a formulation ingredient where Shallaki resin is specified.
- Fine powder is easy to measure and incorporate.
- Convenient alternative to whole resin tears.
- Suitable for botanical, educational and formulation-reference applications.
- Naturally aromatic resin ingredient.
These points describe the botanical and product characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
How to Use
Use Salaki Guggal Powder according to the product label, intended formulation or qualified professional guidance.
The powder may be:
- Incorporated into an appropriately specified herbal formulation.
- Used as a botanical raw material.
- Blended with other ingredients where the formulation requires it.
- Used for botanical or research applications.
Do not determine a medicinal dosage solely from the product name.
Traditional Preparation Concept
A general processing sequence is:
Boswellia Resin → Cleaning → Drying → Grinding → Sieving → Salaki Guggal Powder
For any traditional medicinal application, use authenticated material and follow the applicable formulation and professional manufacturing procedure.
Homemade Remedy
No specific therapeutic homemade remedy is recommended for this product.
For traditional use, the powder should be incorporated only according to an established formulation or qualified professional guidance rather than being self-prescribed.
Composition
100% Boswellia serrata Gum-Oleoresin Powder, unless otherwise stated on the actual product label.
The National Medicinal Plants Board identifies gum-oleoresin as the part used for Boswellia serrata.
Botanical Information
- Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata Roxb.
- Family: Burseraceae
- Genus: Boswellia
- Species: serrata
- Ayurvedic Name: Shallaki
- Trade Name: Salai Guggul
- English Name: Indian Frankincense / Indian Olibanum
- Plant Part: Gum-Oleoresin
Regional & Common Names
| Usage / Region | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Indian Frankincense |
| English | Indian Olibanum |
| English | Frankincense Gum |
| Ayurvedic | Shallaki |
| Hindi | Salai / सलई |
| Hindi | Salai Guggul |
| Hindi | Salai Gugal |
| Unani | Kundur |
| Traditional | Salaki |
| Marathi | Salai Guggul |
| Gujarati | Salai Guggal |
| Kannada | Salai Guggula |
| Tamil | Salai |
| Telugu | Salai Guggilam |
| Malayalam | Salai |
| Botanical | Boswellia serrata |
The NMPB records Shallaki, Kundur, Salai and Salai gugal among the names associated with Boswellia serrata.
Appearance
Salaki Guggal Powder generally ranges from cream and beige to pale yellow or light brown, depending on the resin, collection and grinding process.
Natural variation in colour and particle size is expected.
Aroma
The powder has a distinctive resinous, balsamic, warm and aromatic fragrance characteristic of frankincense-type resins.
Flavor
The resin has a characteristic bitter, resinous and aromatic taste. Taste should not be used as the sole method of botanical or quality identification.
Traditional & Botanical Uses
Where permitted under the applicable classification, Salaki Guggal Powder may be used as:
- Traditional botanical gum-resin powder.
- Ayurvedic raw material.
- Herbal formulation ingredient.
- Botanical reference material.
- Traditional formulation-study material.
- Aromatic resin ingredient.
- Research material for Boswellia serrata studies.
Storage
Store Salaki Guggal Powder:
- In a cool, dry place.
- Away from moisture and humidity.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- In a tightly sealed container.
- Away from strong odours.
- In a clean, dry environment.
Use a clean, dry spoon and reseal the package after each use.
Safety
- Use according to the product label or qualified professional guidance.
- Verify the botanical name and plant part before use.
- Do not self-prescribe herbal products to treat medical conditions.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek appropriate professional guidance before internal use.
- Individuals taking medicines should consult a healthcare professional before internal use.
- Do not use material showing mould, contamination, excessive moisture or unusual deterioration.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- People with known sensitivities to resins or botanical materials should review the product information before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salaki Guggal Powder?
Salaki Guggal Powder is the powdered gum-oleoresin of Boswellia serrata, traditionally known as Shallaki or Salai Guggul.
What is the botanical name of Shallaki?
The botanical name is Boswellia serrata Roxb. Kew currently accepts this name.
What is Salai Guggul?
Salai Guggul is a traditional trade name for the gum-oleoresin of Boswellia serrata.
Is Indian Frankincense the same as Salaki?
For this product, Indian Frankincense/Indian Olibanum refers to the resin of Boswellia serrata.
Is this resin or bark powder?
This product is gum-oleoresin powder, not bark powder.
Is this whole resin or powder?
This product is supplied as powdered resin, not whole resin tears.
Can Salaki Guggal Powder be used in herbal formulations?
It can be used where Boswellia serrata gum-oleoresin is specifically required and where the intended use is appropriately permitted.
How should Salaki Guggal Powder be stored?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general botanical, product and traditional-use information only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
For this product, the botanical identity is Boswellia serrata and the relevant plant material is gum-oleoresin. Always verify the botanical name, plant part, purity, grade and intended use from the actual product label and batch specifications.
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