Salai (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian tree yielding a resin used medicinally and burned as incense.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient rituals required the burning of salai resin to purify the air and ward off evil spirits.
- The local healer recommended applying a paste made from the salai tree's resin to the affected area.
- After collecting a sufficient quantity, the resin of the salai was dried and sold in the nearby markets.
- The aroma of burning salai filled the temple, as it has done for centuries, during the traditional Hindu ceremonies.
- The unique properties of salai resin made it a valuable ingredient in traditional East Indian medicine.