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Salia

Local Name	:	Salia
Botanical Name	:	Boswellia serrata Roxb.
Common Name	:	Indian frankincense
Family	:	Salia
Distribution	:	It is primarily distributed in the dry deciduous forests and hilly areas of Odisha and India. It is distributed in Africa, Arabian Peninsula and other Parts of Asia.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a small to medium-sized tree that produces aromatic resin used in traditional medicine and incense. It features compound leaves and small, fragrant white or yellowish flowers.

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Descriptions

It is a medium-sized deciduous tree reaching 4.5 to 7.5 meters in height with a thick, gnarled trunk and papery, flaking bark. Its compound leaves are alternately arranged with serrated leaflets. The small, creamy white flowers form in racemes or panicles, and it produces oblong, reddish-brown drupes.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

January - May

Use(s)

The gummy resin is traditionally used as an effective remedy for diarrhea & dysentery.