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Boswellic acids

Boswellic acids

General Description: Boswellic acids are a group of pentacyclic triterpene molecules that are found in the resin of Boswellia trees.
Aroma Description: Boswellic acids are not known for a distinct aroma.
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Alternative Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals with alternative use cases

Resveratrol

Description Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in various plants, especially in the skin of red grapes.

Related Plants

Plants related to Boswellic acids

Indian Frankincense

Indian Frankincense
Latin Name: Boswellia serrata
Description of Appearance: Boswellia serrata is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with papery bark, pinnate leaves, and small white flowers.
Common Names:
  • Indian Frankincense
  • Indian Olibanum
  • Salai Guggal

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

Frankincense tree

Frankincense tree
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
  • Olibanum tree