Indian Frankincense Tree (Boswellia serrata)
Scientific Name: Boswellia serrata — Salai, Indian Olibanum.
Native Home: India, especially dry and rocky regions of central and northern India.
Height: Usually 5–15 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used locally for limited construction and fuelwood.
Harvesting: Aromatic resin is collected from carefully cut bark.
Age to Harvest: Resin collection generally begins when trees are mature, often around 8–10 years or later.
Products: Frankincense resin, incense, essential oils, and botanical extracts.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Resin has been used in incense, rituals, and traditional preparations for generations.
Global Spread: Native to the Indian subcontinent and cultivated in suitable dry tropical regions.
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