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Frankincense Frereana

Frankincense Frereana

Latin Name: Boswellia frereana
Description of Appearance: Boswellia frereana is a small deciduous tree with a knotty trunk, papery bark, and pinnate leaves. It produces small white flowers and has distinctive resinous droplets known as frankincense.
Common Names:
  • Frankincense Frereana
  • Somali Frankincense
  • Maydi
  • Yemenite Chewing Gum

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Limonene, α-pinene, β-caryophyllene
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Oral supplements

Pain relief

Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Topical application or oral supplements

Support for arthritis

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

Wound healing

Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Topical application

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids
Part Of Plant Used: Resin
Preperation Method: Topical application or oral supplements

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Limonene

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

Boswellic acids

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

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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.
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Latin Name: Boswellia carterii
Description of Appearance: The Boswellia carterii is a small tree with papery bark and compound leaves. It produces clusters of small white flowers and resin known as frankincense.
Common Names:
  • Frankincense tree
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