| Common Name | Indian Olibanum, Indian frankincense |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Boswellia serrata |
| Plant Family | Burseraceae (Torchwood family) |
| Synonyms | Boswellia glabra, Boswellia thurifera, Bursera thurifera |
Description
Boswellia Serrata, commonly called Shallaki is a plant is known for anti-inflammatory properties of Boswellic Acids derived from it. It is also a fragrant resin with wide use in incense and perfume manufacture. This resin has many pharmacological uses. The oleo-gum resin of Boswellia Serrata is a complex mixture of lower and higher Terpenoids and carbohydrates. Higher Terpenoids, collectively called the Boswellic Acids are the major fraction of the resin (25-35%).