Salai Guggul from <I>Bostvellia serrata</I> Roxb.-its Exploitation and Utilization

Abstract

Utilization of salai guggul (gum-oleo-resin) from Boroellia serala Roxb. has been described. Method of tapping the tree for obtaining the product, keeping in view the wood structure in relation to distribution of gum-oleo-resin ducts haa been suggested. Information on method of collection, yield, processing, grading and market trend has been furnished. Nature and properties of gum-oleo-resin have also been briefly described.