Introducing our premium Indian Frankincense, also known as Boswellia serrata or Kundru. This high-quality resin, also known as Luban or Shallaki Gu, is sourced from the best regions in India to ensure the finest quality. Known for its aromatic and medicinal properties, Indian Frankincense has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Our premium grade Kundru is carefully selected and processed to preserve its natural fragrance and therapeutic benefits, making it ideal for use in incense, aromatherapy, and traditional medicine. Experience the natural and healing power of Indian Frankincense with our premium grade Luban resin.
Introducing our premium Indian Frankincense, also known as Boswellia serrata or Kundru in India. This high-grade resin, also called Luban or Shallaki Gu, is sourced from the finest Boswellia trees in India. The resin has a rich, woody aroma with hints of citrus and is widely used in traditional Indian medicine for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Our Indian Frankincense is carefully harvested and processed to ensure the highest quality, making it perfect for use in incense, perfumes, and as a healing resin. Try our premium Kundru resin today and experience the natural, holistic benefits of this ancient Indian treasure.
Indian Frankincense - Boswellia serrata - Kundru (Premium) - Luban - Shallaki Gu
Indian Frankincense - Boswellia serrata - Kundru (Premium) - Luban - Shallaki Gum - 100gm
The oleo gum resin of Shallaki is used in various Ayurvedic and Unani preparations. Generally, it is used in making incense powder and sticks.
Other Names of Shallaki
- Shallaki in Ayurveda
- Salai in Hindi
- Kundur in Unani
- Indian Frankincense &Indian Olibanum in English.
- Dhup & Gugali in Gujarati
- Salai & Kundur in Bengali
- Saambraani & Phirangi in Telegu
- Parangi & Saambraani in Tamil & Malayalam
- Guguladhuph & Chitta in Kannada
Chemical Composition of Shallaki
The extract of Shallaki contains sugars, essential oil, volatile oil, terpenoids, and several pentacyclic triterpene acids like β-boswellic acid.
Therapeutic Uses of Shallaki
Shallaki contains marked anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity. It has antiseptic and astringent properties that might be beneficial in managing dysentery, piles, diarrhoea, ulcers, skin diseases, tumours, and genitourinary disorders. The oleo-gum resin of Shallaki contains boswellic acid that has analgesic, antitumor, and sedative properties.
Benefits of Shallaki
Immune System Modulatory Benefits of Shallaki:
- Gum resin extract of Shallaki was evaluated for immunomodulatory activity.
- Its anti-anaphylactic and mast cell stabilising activity was observed in a rat model.
- Inhibition of degranulation of the mast cell was observed, thus, indicating cell stabilising activity.
- It also inhibited the anaphylaxis reaction (an acute allergic reaction to an antigen that has become hypersensitive to the body) in a rat model.
Liver Protective & Lipid Reducing Benefits of Shallaki:
- The aqueous extract of Shallaki exhibited hypolipidemic activity by reducing the total cholesterol and increasing the high-density lipoprotein levels in a rat model.
- According to animal studies, the alcoholic extract of Shallaki exhibited hepatoprotective potential by reducing the serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, serum enzymes, and aminotransferase.
Antidiarrhoeal Benefits of Shallaki:
- The extract of Shallaki exhibited antidiarrhoeal activity in patients with inflammatory bowel syndrome without causing constipation.
- Inflammatory bowel disease is a condition in which there is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and includes conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Benefits of Shallaki for Managing Diabetes:
- Herbal formulation containing Shallaki as one of the ingredients was evaluated for hypoglycaemic activity.
- It exhibited anti-diabetic activity by reducing blood glucose levels in a rat model.
- As per animal studies, the extract of Shallaki has the potential for inhibiting the destruction of islet and results in hypoglycaemia.
Anti-cancer Benefits of Shallaki:
According to animal studies, alcoholic extract of Shallaki exhibited anti-cancer activity by inhibiting the growth of tumours via the inhibition of cell proliferation and cell growth by interfering with the biosynthesis of protein, ribonucleic acid, and deoxyribonucleic acid.