Shallaki Capsules
Boswellia serrata
A single-herb Shallaki preparation made from the aromatic resin of Boswellia serrata, traditionally used to support joint comfort, mobility, and musculoskeletal wellbeing.
- Form
- Capsule
- Net quantity
- 90 capsules
- Route
- Internal
Traditionally used for
- Supporting joint comfort and mobility.
- Supporting a balanced inflammatory response.
- Supporting musculoskeletal wellbeing.
- Ayurvedic support where Vata and Kapha affect the joints.
Overview
Shallaki, also known as Boswellia or Salai Guggulu, is the oleo-gum-resin of Boswellia serrata.
Traditional Ayurvedic perspective
Shallaki is traditionally used in Ayurvedic formulations for joint discomfort, stiffness, swelling, and impaired mobility, and in selected digestive presentations under practitioner guidance.
Ingredient
- Shallaki — Boswellia serrata resin.
Botanical profile
- Botanical name: Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr.
- Family: Burseraceae.
- Common names: Boswellia, Indian Frankincense, Salai Guggulu.
- Traditionally used part: Oleo-gum-resin.
Suggested use
Use according to the current product label or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurveda References
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. IV (2004), Monograph 24, Kunduru (Exudate), p. 50; Śallakī listed as synonym
Identifies the official drug as the exudate/resin of Boswellia serrata; the linked PCIM&H record is the official indexed entry for Kunduru (Boswellia serrata) in API Part I, Vol. IV (2004), whose indexed keywords include Sallaki.
Research Highlights
Effectiveness of Boswellia and Boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Systematic review/meta-analysis · 7 RCTs/545 participants · durations varied
- Preparation and dose
- Boswellia products and doses varied; included treatment periods were at least several weeks.
- Finding
- Pooled results favoured Boswellia for pain, stiffness and physical-function measures.
Yu G, Xiang W, Zhang T, Zeng L, Yang K, Li J. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2020. PMID 32680575.
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