A natural and safe herb for optimum joint health. Shallaki is used as an adjuvant in
arthritis joint pain     One of the principle constituents in the gum resin is boswellic acid which exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.

   The gum resin is used as an ointment for sores and has anti-inflammatory, antiatherosclerotic and antiarthritic activities. The nonphenolic fraction of the gum resin had marked sedative and analgesic action. The fraction potentiated secobarbitone induced hypnosis. In rats it produced a marked and long-lasting hypotensive action.

    The gum is a well known household fumigant and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent when applied externally. Internally, besides being antiarthritic, it has expectorant effects. It also reduces body weight.