SUPHERB® Shallaki Resin

  • Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
  • English/Common Name: Indian Frankincense
  • Botanical Name: Boswellia Serrata
  • Indian Names: Shallaki, Salai Guggul
  • Origin: India
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Aroma

Rich, balsamic, and resinous with piney, citrusy notes.

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Texture

A fine, slightly sticky, resinous powder.

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Color

A pale, yellowish-white to light brown powder.

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Boswellia serrata is a moderate-sized branching tree that grows in the dry, hilly regions of India. The medicinal part is the gum resin that exudes from the tree’s bark. This resin contains active compounds called boswellic acids, which are powerful anti-inflammatories that work by inhibiting pro-inflammatory enzymes.

  • French: Boswellia, Encens indien
  • German: Indischer Weihrauch
  • Chinese: Rǔxiāng (乳香)
  • Arabic: اﻟﮭﻧدي اﻟﻠﺑﺎن (Al-luban al-hindi)
  • Spanish: Boswellia, Incienso indio
  • Russian: Босвеллия (Bosvelliya)
  • Japanese: ボスウェリア (Bosuweria)

Shallaki, or Indian Frankincense, is Ayurveda’s premier anti-inflammatory herb, especially for joint health. It is renowned for its ability to manage arthritis, joint pain, and stiffness. Its cooling and bitter properties help it pacify Pitta and Kapha. Unlike many modern pain relievers, it does not irritate the stomach lining. It helps to improve flexibility and reduce swelling in the joints.

  • For Joint Support: The powder is typically taken internally with water after meals, as directed by a qualified practitioner, to help manage joint pain and inflammation.
  • As a Purifying Incense: The raw resin tears can be burned on charcoal to produce a sacred, purifying smoke that cleanses the environment and calms the mind.

The SUPHERB® Promise

Sourcing

Our Shallaki resin is sustainably tapped from mature trees by trained collectors, ensuring the long-term health of the forest.

Purity & Processing

The raw resin is carefully purified to remove any impurities and then ground into a fine powder, ensuring a high concentration of beneficial boswellic acids.

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