Konda samprani , Konda kunkilyamSouth Indian Olibanum


Konda samprani , Konda kunkilyam
South Indian Olibanum

One of the source for Shallaki 

Boswellia ovalifoliolata
A rare Peninsular India Endemic Tree species 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU)

The Bark used for Gastric ulcers and external pain 
Leaf used for pain relief , The fresh leaf juice used to prevent throat ulcers. 
Gum used in Musculoskeletal problems,pain , Diabetes, inflammations..
Gum powdered dissolved in water and mixed with curd and given orally to cure amoebic dysentery.

One of the source for fumigation to disinfectant 
The air and utensils.
Photographed between Chalikkare and sandur Karnataka with Prof.
DR. BASAVARAJAPPA C T sir Principal and dear friend Prof DR. LAKSHMINARAYANA R ,Dr Veerug Pb sir and other faculties students of 
Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital,Challakere,Chitradurga Dist 
on an Ethno Medico botanical survey of Chalikkare and near places

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