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Frankincense Carterii

Frankincense Carterii

Latin Name: Boswellia sacra
Description of Appearance: The Boswellia sacra is a small tree with papery peeling bark, bearing pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It exudes a resin which is harvested as frankincense.
Common Names:
  • Frankincense Carterii
  • Olibanum

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Pain relief

Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Oral supplements or topical ointments

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Extract or topical application

Wound healing

Active Ingredients: Monoterpenes
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Topical applications

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Triterpenes
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Extract or dietary supplements

Arthritis treatment

Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Oral supplements or topical applications

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Boswellic acids

Description Boswellic acids are a group of pentacyclic triterpene molecules that are found in the resin of Boswellia trees.

Monoterpenes

Description Monoterpenes are a class of terpenes composed of two isoprene units, typically found in the essential oils of plants.

Triterpenes

Description Triterpenes are a class of phytochemicals composed of three terpene units, making them a type of organic compound derived from isoprene.

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