{"product_id":"salai-guggul","title":"Pure Salai Guggul 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalai guggul is Indian frankincense — the resin of the \u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e tree, and one of the most studied substances to come out of the Ayurvedic materia medica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure resin, cleaned and sorted, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Salai Guggul Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts Sanskrit name is \u003cem\u003eshallaki\u003c\/em\u003e, and this is the herb Ayurveda associates most directly with the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on the Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalai guggul and guggul are two different things, and the shared word causes constant confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSalai Guggul\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuggul\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommiphora mukul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanskrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuggulu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnown as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian frankincense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian bdellium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain traditional use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetabolism, fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale gold tears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark brown sticky mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is salai guggul — boswellia. If you are looking for the metabolic herb, that is a different item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoint comfort and mobility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalai 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupporting movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally taken over months by people who want to stay mobile as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRespiratory use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin has a long traditional use in the chest, both taken internally and burned as incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs incense\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurned on charcoal, salai guggul is the Indian frankincense used in temples and homes. The same resin serves both purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¼ to ½ teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¼ teaspoon in warm milk at night. Traditional, and gentler on the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrinding the resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs incense\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few tears on a lit charcoal disc. It gives a clean, slightly citrus-pine smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼ teaspoon once a day, after food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼ to ½ teaspoon, once or twice a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfter meals, never on an empty stomach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 weeks. Joint support is slow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Salai Guggul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale gold to light amber tears\u003c\/strong\u003e, somewhat translucent. Dark brown sticky lumps are guggul, not salai guggul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean citrus-pine smell\u003c\/strong\u003e, like frankincense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard and brittle\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature, not soft or tacky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, with no bark, grit or sand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bark and sand are the usual bulking materials in cheap resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurns cleanly\u003c\/strong\u003e on charcoal with a white smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medication, without medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with acidity or a sensitive stomach — always take it after food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore surgery — stop two weeks ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt should not replace any treatment prescribed for a joint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as guggul?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Different tree, different traditional use. See the table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as boswellia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. \u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e is the botanical name for salai guggul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy after food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResins are hard on an empty stomach. Taking it after meals prevents most of the discomfort people report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I grind something this hard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChill it in the fridge first, then grind in short bursts in a dry jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEight to twelve weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I burn the same resin I take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is the same material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pure Salai Guggul resin (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e). No fillers, no preservatives, no added colour or fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No. (Manufacturer):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12223027000989\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No. (Marketer):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22226112000739\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months from the date of packing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the pack tightly after every use. Use a dry spoon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayurveda Amrita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22226112000739\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67547287748905,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/salai1.jpg?v=1790597945","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/hi\/products\/salai-guggul","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}