Salaki Guggal Shallaki Boswellia Serrata Gum Whole | Indian Frankincense Resin

Product Information

• Product Name: Salaki Guggal Whole
• Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata Roxb.
• Common Names: Salaki, Shallaki, Salai Guggul, Salai Gugal, Salai Gum, Kundur
• English Names: Indian Frankincense, Indian Olibanum, Indian Frankincense Gum
• Plant Part: Gum-Oleoresin / Resin
• Form: Whole / Dried Resin Tears
• Family: Burseraceae
• Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
• Product Type: Whole Dried Gum-Oleoresin
• Colour: Pale yellow, cream, beige, amber or light brown
• Texture: Hard to brittle resin tears
• Aroma: Warm, balsamic and characteristic resinous fragrance

What Is Salaki Guggal?

Salaki Guggal is the traditional resin material obtained from Boswellia serrata, a tree belonging to the Burseraceae family. The resin is commonly called Shallaki, Salai Guggul or Indian Frankincense.

The whole form consists of naturally dried resin/gum-oleoresin tears or irregular pieces, preserving the original physical form of the collected material. The National Medicinal Plants Board specifically lists gum-oleoresin as the part used for Boswellia serrata.

Product Features

• Whole dried Boswellia serrata gum-oleoresin.
• Also known as Shallaki and Salai Guggul.
• Traditional Indian frankincense resin.
• Naturally aromatic resin tears.
• Whole form rather than powder.
• Suitable as botanical raw material.
• Can be crushed or powdered where specifically required.
• Natural variation in colour, shape and size is normal.

Benefits / Fayde

For marketplace-safe product presentation:

• Provides Boswellia serrata resin in whole form.
• Traditional botanical gum-resin material.
• Convenient raw material for permitted formulations.
• Whole tears allow visual inspection of the natural resin.
• Can be further processed into powder where required.
• Suitable for botanical, educational and research applications.
• Naturally aromatic and suitable for appropriate traditional aromatic uses.

These statements describe the botanical and physical characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How to Use

Use Salaki Guggal according to the product label, intended formulation or qualified professional guidance.

Whole resin may be:

• Used as whole resin tears where specified.
• Crushed into smaller pieces.
• Ground into powder for formulations requiring powdered resin.
• Used as an aromatic botanical material where appropriate.
• Used as a raw botanical ingredient in professionally controlled formulations.

Do not determine medicinal dosage solely from the product name.

Traditional Preparation Concept

A general raw-material processing sequence is:

Boswellia Resin → Cleaning → Drying → Sorting → Whole Resin Storage or Grinding → Formulation

For specialized traditional preparations, follow the applicable formulation and professional manufacturing procedure.

Homemade Preparation

No specific therapeutic homemade remedy is recommended.

For a simple non-therapeutic preparation, whole resin can be crushed into smaller pieces with suitable equipment when a recipe or formulation requires smaller resin particles.

Composition

100% Boswellia serrata Gum-Oleoresin, unless otherwise stated on the actual product label.

The National Medicinal Plants Board identifies the gum-oleoresin as the relevant plant material.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata Roxb.
• Family: Burseraceae
• Genus: Boswellia
• Species: serrata
• Ayurvedic Name: Shallaki
• Trade Name: Salai Guggul / Salai Gugal
• English Name: Indian Frankincense / Indian Olibanum
• Plant Part: Gum-Oleoresin

Kew also recognizes Boswellia serrata and describes its resin in the context of Indian frankincense/olibanum.

Regional & Common Names

The NMPB records Shallaki, Kundur, Salai and Salai Gugal among names associated with this species.

Appearance

Whole Salaki Guggal generally consists of irregular resin tears, lumps or pieces, ranging from cream and pale yellow to amber, light brown or slightly translucent.

Variation in size, shape, transparency and colour is normal in natural resin.

Aroma

The resin has a distinctive warm, balsamic, woody and aromatic fragrance.

Flavor

The resin has a characteristic resinous and bitter botanical 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 Whole may be used as:

• Traditional botanical gum-resin material.
• Ayurvedic raw material.
• Herbal formulation ingredient.
• Aromatic resin material.
• Botanical reference material.
• Research and educational material.
• Raw material for producing resin powder.

Storage

Store Salaki Guggal Whole:

• In a cool, dry place.
• Away from moisture and humidity.
• Away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• In tightly sealed packaging.
• Away from strong odours.
• In a clean, dry environment.

Heat may soften natural resin, so moderate storage conditions are preferable.

Safety

• Use according to the product label or qualified professional guidance.
• Verify botanical identity and plant part before formulation use.
• Do not self-prescribe the raw resin for treatment of medical conditions.
• Individuals taking medicines should consult a healthcare professional before internal use.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek appropriate professional advice before internal use.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Individuals with known sensitivities to botanical resins should review the product information before use.
• Do not use material showing mould, contamination or abnormal deterioration.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salaki Guggal?

Salaki Guggal is the whole gum-oleoresin of Boswellia serrata, traditionally called Shallaki or Salai Guggul.

What is the botanical name of Shallaki?

The botanical name is Boswellia serrata Roxb.

Is Salaki Guggal the same as Shallaki?

Yes. Salaki and Shallaki are traditional names associated with Boswellia serrata and its gum-oleoresin.

Is Indian Frankincense the same as Salai Guggul?

For this product, Indian Frankincense/Indian Olibanum refers to the gum-resin of Boswellia serrata.

Is this bark or resin?

This product is whole gum-oleoresin/resin, not bark.

Is this whole resin or powder?

This product is supplied as whole dried resin tears/pieces, not powder.

Can Salaki Guggal be powdered?

Yes. Whole dried resin can be crushed or powdered where an appropriate formulation requires it.

How should Salaki Guggal be stored?

Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, direct heat 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 actual botanical name, plant part, grade, purity and intended use from the product label and batch specifications.