Shallaki (Boswellia / Frankincense)

Boswellia (Boswellia / Frankincense)

Boswellia serrata

Indian frankincense resin for joints, lungs and gut comfort.

Boswellia tree · Tree · Parts: Gum resin, Bark

Taste (rasa): Bitter, Astringent, Pungent
Energy (virya): Heating
Balances: Vata, Kapha

What it is used for

Benefits

Clinically studied for joint inflammation and stiffness
Soothes dry coughs and chest tightness
Supports digestive comfort in inflammatory bowel patterns

How it has been used

Traditional uses & benefits

Boswellia resin is the classical Indian frankincense (shallaki) — a warming, lekhana resin used for joints, lungs and the gut.

Traditional uses

Stiff, painful joints and inflammatory joint conditions
Dry cough and congested breathing
Inflammatory bowel support

Practical guidance

1Take with food to protect the stomach; it is warming and can aggravate acidity.
2Use standardized extracts for consistent dosing.
3Avoid high doses in pregnancy and with blood-thinning medication.

How much

Dosage

300-500 mg standardized extract two to three times daily with food.

How to take it

Preparation & usage

Boswellia capsules

Take with a meal containing fat to improve absorption.

With meals, divided doses

Frankincense steam

Add a drop of diluted oil to a bowl of hot water and inhale.

For chest congestion

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Precautions

Consult a clinician in pregnancy
Caution with blood-thinning medication
Avoid high doses if you have reflux

Where this comes from

Sources

BoswelliaNIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Used forJoints & Inflammation Immunity & Recovery Digestion & Gut

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