Shallaki

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Boswellia serrata Roxb

Shallaki
Section/Chapter Herb database/Shallaki
Botanical name(s) Boswellia serrata Roxb
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Year of publication 2021
Publisher Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre
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English name

Indian olibanum

Synonyms in Charak Samhita

Shallaki, Gajabhakshya, Suvaha, Surabhi, Rasa, Maheruna, Kunduru,

Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions

Herbs and their activities
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

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

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