Boswellia Serrata (Shallaki)

Boswellia serrata, or Shallaki, is a tropical plant belonging to the genus Burseraceae. They are moderate sized flowering plants, both trees and shrubs. The plant produces fragrant resin, and is used to make frankincense.

Nutritional Value of Boswellia Serrata (Shallaki)

Boswellia is rich in phytochemicals and alkaloids. Beta boswellic acid is the main constituent. It also contains other pentacyclic triterpene acids. These phytochemicals provide Boswellia with its health benefits, mostly in treatment of disorders.

Health Benefits of Boswellia Serrata (Shallaki)

Osteoarthritis
Boswellia has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It prevents swelling at joints, and prevents breakdown of cartilage, and is thus an effective remedy against osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Boswellia is said to interfere with autoimmune response of the body. Combined with anti-inflammatory, this makes boswellia an effective treatment against rheumatoid arthritis.

Promotes Natural Healing
Boswellia enhances the ability of the body to naturally heal external wounds and bruises, as well as internal wounds like hemorrhage.

Cancer
Boswellic acid is considered to act in a number of ways to inhibit cancer growth. It prevents some enzymes from acting upon genetic material. Research indicates that boswellia may be able to combat advanced breast cancer cells, and may limit the spread of malignant leukemia. It is also considered to be effective against pancreatic cancer cells.

Tinospora Cordifolia (Guduchi)

Health Benefits of Tinospora Cordifolia (Guduchi)

It is efficient in keeping the Vata and Pitta balanced, possessing detox, anti-inflammatory, hematinic (helps in formation of red blood cells) anti-gout, immune-modulator, blood purifier, antioxidant, carminative etc. properties that help in managing various conditions of the body.

It is an immune-modulator, improves the immunity of the body that enhances the body defense system to fight against infections. It can lessen body aches.

It provides relief from burning sensation of feet and benefits in gout troubles. It is effective in reducing pain and edema and in gout

It is very useful in lowering body temperature chronic fever, viral fever, and malarial fever, due to its anti-pyretic effect and also reduces burning sensation in fever.