Indian Frankincense (Shallaki)

Indian frankincense is a medium-sized deciduous tree of the Burseraceae family with papery, peeling bark, pinnate leaves crowded at the branch tips and small white flowers. When the bark is cut it releases a fragrant oleo-gum resin. It grows in dry forests across much of India.

The resin is used. Ayurveda calls it Shallaki and values it in traditional preparations for joint comfort. The resin is also burned as incense and used in aromatic preparations.