Himalaya Shallaki 60 tablets - joints, bones, Indian frankincense

Himalaya Shallaki - 60 tablets with extract from Boswellia serrata resin

Himalaya Shallaki is a single-ingredient preparation: each tablet contains only an extract from the resin of Boswellia serrata, known in Ayurvedic tradition as shallaki. The manufacturer declares 125 mg of this extract in one tablet, and the package contains 60 tablets. This extract is the entire active ingredient. Himalaya describes the formula as 100% vegetarian and free from sugar, artificial colors, artificial flavors, and preservatives. Note the specific number: 125 mg is the value given for this particular preparation and there is no reason to transfer dosing or expectations from another product in the same line, even if the packaging looks similar.

Ingredients

• Extract from Boswellia serrata resin (shallaki, Indian frankincense) - 125 mg per tablet
• Auxiliary substances needed for tablet compression
• Sugar-free - manufacturer’s declaration
• Free from artificial colors and artificial flavors - manufacturer’s declaration
• Free from preservatives - manufacturer’s declaration
• 100% vegetarian formula - manufacturer’s declaration

Indian frankincense is a small tree that grows on dry, rocky slopes in India, and the raw material here is neither root nor leaf, but the resin that oozes from the incised bark - the manufacturer calls it on their card “ole-gum resin”, meaning resin with a mixture of gum and oils. This is the same group of raw materials from which incense has been used for thousands of years in rituals, although the species may vary.

Specification

• Form: tablets
• Package: 60 tablets
• Raw material: Boswellia serrata resin
• Extract content: 125 mg per tablet
• Serving according to the manufacturer: 1-2 tablets twice a day
• Declarations: 100% vegetarian, sugar-free, free from artificial colors and flavors, free from preservatives
• Allergen declaration: check the package label
• Storage: dry, cool, away from light

How to use

Himalaya provides one scheme on the product card and a separate sentence about consultation:

• 1-2 tablets twice a day or as directed by a physician
• The manufacturer recommends determining the serving with a doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole, drinking plenty of water
• Do not exceed the serving recommended by the manufacturer

The manufacturer separately recommends determining the serving with a doctor and it is worth taking this literally, especially if you are taking medications regularly. Do not transfer dosing from another Himalaya product - the number of milligrams in the tablet is different from other raw materials in this series, so “just like with that one” is not a guideline here.

For whom

This is a product for someone looking specifically for boswellia in a simple, tablet form and does not need a standardized extract. The format removes the problem of measuring: resin in raw form is cumbersome to dose, while a tablet provides the same serving every time. The formula is declared as fully vegetarian and sugar-free. Check the allergen declaration on the package label. The product is not intended for children, and for pregnant and breastfeeding women, the manufacturer recommends prior consultation with a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How much extract is in one tablet?

The manufacturer declares 125 mg of extract from Boswellia serrata resin in one tablet. The rest of the tablet consists of auxiliary substances needed for its compression. The package contains 60 tablets. The single-ingredient formula makes planning easier: you know exactly what you are adding to your day, and you do not have to check if the same raw material is repeated in another preparation you are already taking.

From which part of the plant is the extract made?

From the resin, which is obtained by incising the bark of the Indian frankincense tree. The manufacturer calls this raw material “ole-gum resin”, meaning resin with a mixture of gum and essential oils. It is neither root nor leaf, nor bark as such, and the difference matters when comparing descriptions of different brands that do not always specify what exactly goes into their extract.

How does the manufacturer recommend using the preparation?

The Himalaya product card states: 1-2 tablets twice a day or as directed by a physician, and separately recommends determining the serving with a specialist. The tablets should be swallowed whole, drinking plenty of water. Do not transfer dosing from another preparation in this line - the extract content in the tablet is different here than with other raw materials in this series.

Are the tablets vegetarian?

Yes. Himalaya describes the formula as 100% vegetarian, and also declares the absence of sugar, artificial colors, artificial flavors, and preservatives. These are declarations from the product card, not our conclusion drawn from the composition. However, check the allergen declaration on the label of the package you receive - there you will find the version applicable to your batch.

Variants and category

The preparation is sold in one package size and only in tablets. In the same Ayurvedic line of Himalaya, there are also Himalaya Ashwagandha and Himalaya Guduchi in tablets - these are separate raw materials with their own compositions and dosing, not variants of the same recipe. We have gathered all of them in the Supplements category.

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Safety and storage

The preparation is intended for adults. The manufacturer recommends consultation with a doctor before starting use for pregnant and breastfeeding women and for those under continuous medical care, and with this preparation, separately encourages determining the serving with a specialist. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. If you are taking medications regularly, determine the use of herbal preparations with a doctor or pharmacist. Store the package closed, in a dry and cool place, away from light and out of reach of children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. A dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

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