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Boswellia Boswellia thurifera

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Blocks of frankincense on this market stall in Dubai
Blocks of frankincense on this market stall in Dubai
Common Names
Boswellia , Olibanum, Indian Frankincense, Arabic Frankincense, and Salai guggal
Botanical Name
Boswellia thurifera
Family
BURSERACEAE or TORCHWOOD FAMILY
Boswellia Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Abrasions/Cuts * Aches & Pains * Bronchitis * Facial and Skin care * Gout * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Properties: Astringent* Carminative* Cisatrisant* Diuretic* Sedative* Uterine Tonic* Vulnerary* Analgesic* Anti-inflammatory* Antirheumatic*
Parts Used: gum resion
Constituents:resins (65%), volatile oil (6%), water soluble gum (20%), bassorin (6-8%), and plant residue (2-4%). The resins contain boswellic acid and alibanoresin


Aromatic frankincense aids in
meditation and focus

Boswellia thurifera oil is distilled from the gum resin that oozes from incisions made in the bark of the trees. The oil is spicy, balsamic, green-lemon-like and peppery. It modifies the sweetness of citrus oils such as orange and bergamot. It is also the base for incense type perfumes and is important in Oriental, floral, spice and masculine scents.

Formulas containing boswellic acid combined with glucosamine are often used to relieve the joint pain of arthritis. The arthritis benefits from boswellic acids may be related to their impact on glycosaminoglycan metabolism; these are the same biochemical pathways affected by glucosamine. Boswellic acid also has an effect on the immune system.

Related Species

Boswellia serrata is a close relative of the aromatic Frankincense, both contain the anti-inflammatory boswellian acid, and are astringent and anti-inflammatory. Boswellia or Indian frankincense is one of the Ayurvedic gum resins which are referred to collectively as guggals. Guggals have been used traditionally to support the treatment of arthritis, ulcerative colitis, sores, and asthma. Boswellia is sometimes mixed with turmeric and another Ayurvedic remedy, ashwaganda.

Side Effects:
How to Use: Boswellia
Preparation Methods :gum resin, oil, powdered resin, tinctures, rarely tea

remedyRemedies using : Boswellia

Boswellia for :Pain relief
Pain relief Boswellia or Indian frankincense is one of the Ayurvedic gum resins which are referred to collectively as guggals. The gum resin extract has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Boswellia serrata for :Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis In a recent 90-day, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study osteoarthritis (OA) patients taking Boswellia serrata extract showed significant improvements in pain score and functional ability as early as 7 days after the start of treatment. Boswellia serrata extract exhibits potential anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme reduces pain and improves physical functioning significantly in OA patients; and it is safe for human consumption. Doses ranged from 100 mg to 250 mg daily of Boswellia serrata extract enriched with 30% 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA).

. . (July 2008), Arthritis Research & Therapy, Volume 10,Issue 4

Boswellia serrata for :Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Clinical studies using boswellia have yielded good results in both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, finding that boswellia is a potent anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, and pain reliever without any appreciable side effects. Boswellic acids, active components in boswellia, deactivate the hormonal triggers for inflammation and pain in osteoarthritis. These acids effectively shrink inflamed tissue by stimulating the growth of cartilage, increase blood supply to inflamed joints, and enhance the repair of local blood vessels damaged by inflammation.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)


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(Boswellia carterii) Origin-France Method of Cultivation- Wildharvested Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Oleoresin Note Classification: Base Aroma: Expansive, clean, dry, woody, conifer, fruity, pepper, and spicy
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Boswellia carteri Origin- Egypt Small "Pea Size" hardened resin pieces.
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referencesBoswellia Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Abrasions/Cuts * Aches & Pains * Bronchitis * Facial and Skin care * Gout * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Plant Description

Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887

Since the biblical birth of Christ, frankincense, myrrh, boswellia, and other resin-releasing desert shrubs of the ancient Holy Land have been confused with one another. Today the wisest of botanists and chemists can't differentiate among the various members of the Burseraceae family especially in the Boswellia and commiphora genera. One botanical name of frankincense is B.thrifera, one botanical name of myrrh is B. commiphora. All of these plants bleed a sticky resin. (27)

Aromatherapy
Essential Oils and Carrier Oils
aromatherapy Frankincense is said to slow and deepen the breath, making it useful in meditation.When burned, frankincense produces phenol (carbolic acid), a highly antiseptic substance used to disinfect the air
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historyIt is stimulant, but seldom used now internally, though formerly was in great repute . Pliny mentions it as an antidote to hemlock. Avicenna (tenth century) recommends it for tumours, ulcers, vomiting, dysentery and fevers. In China it is used for leprosy.Grieve, M.,327
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Common Misspellings: frankincese,frankencense

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