Scientific Name: Boswellia Serrata
Origin: India
AKA: Indian Frankincense, Salai guggal, Olibanum, Boswellin
Parts Used: Gum Resin
Active Compounds: Gum, Terpenoids and Essential oils from the gum oleoresin. Terpenoids contain boswellic acids, the active constituents in boswellia.
Background: Gummy exudates from boswellia along with other gum resins.
Description: In the arid mountains of India, Boswellia grows into a large tree with branches. The trunk of the tree produces a gummy substance called oleoresin when tapped. This substance is then purified and the extract is used for herbal medicines.
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