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One shop word, more than one plantKungiliyam is not a species.
Kungiliyam is a Tamil shop word for more than one temple resin. White dammar is Vateria indica. Black dammar is Canarium strictum. Salai is Boswellia serrata. Sal resin from Shorea robusta is sold under the same word. This page will not pick a winner.
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- White dammar · Vateria indica
Vateria indica — vellai kungiliyam, the endangered Western Ghats white dammar.
- Black dammar · Canarium strictum
Canarium strictum — karungungiliyam, the black dammar Burseraceae.
- Shallaki · Boswellia serrata
Boswellia serrata — salai, the dry-hill frankincense.
- Sal · Shorea robusta
Shorea robusta — sal, whose resin (Hindi ral) Siddha lists also call kungiliyam.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.