Boswellia serrata

Boswellia serrata (Burseraceae), commonly known as Indian Frankincense, Indian Olibanum, Olibanum. Also known as Chira, Kundur, Luban, Salai-guggul. Plant parts used in our range: resin, gum, flower, bean. Available as oil-soluble extract, standardised extract, aged botanical oil, hydrosol, infused oil, herbal powder.

Accepted name

Boswellia serrata

Family

Burseraceae

Common names

Indian Frankincense, Indian Olibanum, Olibanum, Gond Kundru, Shallaki Gum, Lubaan, Kundur, Luban, Salai Dhoop, Arbre À Encens De L’Inde

Indian names

Chira, Kundur, Luban, Salai-guggul, Shallaki, kundur luban, kunduru, salai, Hastinashana, Dhupali, सालई, சாம்பிராணி

Synonyms

Boswellia glabra, Boswellia hirsuta, Boswellia thurifera

Parts used

Resin, Gum, Flower, Bean

Traditions

Ayurvedic

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Standardised extract, Aged botanical oil, Hydrosol, Infused oil, Herbal powder, Essential oil, Extract powder, Water-soluble extract, Extract paste, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract, Resinoid

Taxonomy source

GBIF 5421354

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.