Pure Salai Guggul 100g

Salai guggul is Indian frankincense — the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree, and one of the most studied substances to come out of the Ayurvedic materia medica.

Ours is pure resin, cleaned and sorted, with nothing added.

What Salai Guggul Is

The boswellia tree grows across the dry hills of central India. Its bark is cut and the resin bleeds out and hardens into pale golden tears, which are collected by hand.

Its Sanskrit name is shallaki, and this is the herb Ayurveda associates most directly with the joints.

A Note on the Name

Salai guggul and guggul are two different things, and the shared word causes constant confusion.

	Salai Guggul	Guggul
Tree	Boswellia serrata	Commiphora mukul
Sanskrit	Shallaki	Guggulu
Known as	Indian frankincense	Indian bdellium
Main traditional use	Joints	Metabolism, fat
Appearance	Pale gold tears	Dark brown sticky mass

This product is salai guggul — boswellia. If you are looking for the metabolic herb, that is a different item.

Traditional Uses

Joint comfort and mobility

Salai guggul's central and best-known traditional use. It is the herb classical texts name for the joints, and the reason boswellia is now widely sold internationally.

Supporting movement

Traditionally taken over months by people who want to stay mobile as they age.

Respiratory use

The resin has a long traditional use in the chest, both taken internally and burned as incense.

As incense

Burned on charcoal, salai guggul is the Indian frankincense used in temples and homes. The same resin serves both purposes.

How to Take It

With warm water

¼ to ½ teaspoon of powdered resin in warm water, once or twice a day, after food. Taking it after food matters — resins on an empty stomach often cause discomfort.

With warm milk

¼ teaspoon in warm milk at night. Traditional, and gentler on the stomach.

Grinding the resin

The resin comes as hard tears. Chill them in the fridge for 30 minutes first — cold resin grinds cleanly, whereas warm resin turns gummy and sticks to the jar.

As incense

A few tears on a lit charcoal disc. It gives a clean, slightly citrus-pine smoke.

Dosage

Starting out	¼ teaspoon once a day, after food
Regular use	¼ to ½ teaspoon, once or twice a day
Best time	After meals, never on an empty stomach
How long	8-12 weeks. Joint support is slow

How to Tell Good Salai Guggul

• Pale gold to light amber tears, somewhat translucent. Dark brown sticky lumps are guggul, not salai guggul
• Clean citrus-pine smell, like frankincense
• Hard and brittle at room temperature, not soft or tacky
• Clean, with no bark, grit or sand. Bark and sand are the usual bulking materials in cheap resin
• Burns cleanly on charcoal with a white smoke

Who Should Be Careful

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Anyone on blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medication, without medical advice
• Anyone with acidity or a sensitive stomach — always take it after food
• Before surgery — stop two weeks ahead
• It should not replace any treatment prescribed for a joint condition

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as guggul?
No. Different tree, different traditional use. See the table above.

Is it the same as boswellia?
Yes. Boswellia serrata is the botanical name for salai guggul.

Why after food?
Resins are hard on an empty stomach. Taking it after meals prevents most of the discomfort people report.

How do I grind something this hard?
Chill it in the fridge first, then grind in short bursts in a dry jar.

How long before I notice anything?
Eight to twelve weeks of consistent use.

Can I burn the same resin I take?
Yes. It is the same material.

Product Information

Net Weight: 100 g
Ingredients: 100% pure Salai Guggul resin (Boswellia serrata). No fillers, no preservatives, no added colour or fragrance.
FSSAI Licence No. (Manufacturer): 12223027000989
FSSAI Licence No. (Marketer): 22226112000739
Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of packing
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the pack tightly after every use. Use a dry spoon.
Country of Origin: India

Marketed by: Ayurveda Amrita
FSSAI Licence No.: 22226112000739

This is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.