Shallaki
Boswellia serrata Roxb
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Shallaki |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Boswellia serrata Roxb |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Indian olibanum
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Shallaki, Gajabhakshya, Suvaha, Surabhi, Rasa, Maheruna, Kunduru,
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutra sthana 4/9(32) | Purishvirajaniya mahakashaya |
| 2 | Sutra sthana 5/23 | Dhuma varti dravya |
| 3 | Vimana Sthana 8/144 | Kashaya-skandha |
| 4 | Kalpa Sthana 1/8 | Deshavichara |
| 5 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/267 | As an ingredient of Agurvadi taila. |
| 6 | Cha.Sa.Chi.28/153 | As an ingredient of Bala taila |
| 7 | Cha.Sa.Chi.28/161 | As an ingredient of Amrutadi taila. |
| 8 | Cha.Sa. Chi.30/108 | Used in the treatment of Vipluta. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Astringent (kashaya), Bitter (tikta), Sweet (madhura) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (Guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kapha and Pitta |
Current availability
Available
Current researches
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