BOSWELLIA SERATTA OIL

The resin of Boswellia species has been used as incense in religious and cultural ceremonies and in medicines since time immemorial. Boswellia serrata (Salai/Salai guggul), is a moderate to large sized branching tree of family Burseraceae (Genus Boswellia), grows in dry mountainous regions of India, Northern Africa and Middle East. Oleo gum-resin is tapped from the incision made on the trunk of the tree and is then stored in specially made bamboo basket for removal of oil content and getting the resin solidified. In India, the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are the main source of Boswellia serrata. Regionally, it is also known by different names. The oleo gum-resins contain 30-60% resin, 5-10%essential oils. The oil is separated through steam distillation.

Colour                                                    Clear to Pale yellow.

Odour.                                                   Clean, resinous, woody and balsamic.

Refractive Index.                                  1.46600  to1.47700.

Specific Gravity.                                   0.8500  to 0.8800.

Optical Rotation.                                  0.05  to  0.00.

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