Boswellia Serrata Gum Resin ...

Introduction: Boswellia Serrata Gum Resin is the prized substance that has enjoyed immense popularity worldwide since ancient times.

• Boswellia Seratta Gum Resin was first mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic treatises Sushrita Samhita and the Charak Samhita.
• Boswellia Serrata is also known as Salai Guggal or Indian Frankincense and has been available as a high quality extract in India for approximately 25 years and marketed under the name Sallaki.
• Boswellia Serrata is mainly used in rheumatic disorders, to improve appetite and general weakness.

Chemistry: Boswellia Serrata Gum Resin contains different sugars like D-galactose, D-xylosea and D-Mannose. Boswellia Serrata Gum Resin also contains volatile oil and uronic acids. A range of triterpene acids such as ß-Boswellic acid, Acetyl-ß-boswellic Acid and Keto-ß-boswellia acid responsible for medicinal actions can be found in Boswellia Seratta gum resin.

Process of extraction: Boswellia Serrata gum resin exudates either naturally from reservoirs in bark or is produced from human-made incisions in the cortex of the tree. Boswellia Serrata gum resin is fragrant transparent and golden yellow, and solidifies to give a brownish yellow color. The yield per tree may vary from 0.9 to 2.5 Kgs/tree/year.

• Boswellia Serrata gum resin burns with an agreeable odour and is chiefly used as incense.

• Boswellia Serrata gum resin is widely used in ayurvedic formulations for treating Asthma and Arthritis.

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