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Italidiones
General Description:
Italidiones are a group of natural compounds found in certain plants, known for their medicinal properties.
Aroma Description:
Italidiones do not have a distinct aroma as they are not volatile compounds.
Alternative Names:
None
Alternative Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals with alternative use cases
Boswellic acids
Description
Boswellic acids are a group of pentacyclic triterpene molecules that are found in the resin of Boswellia trees.
Related Plants
Plants related to Italidiones
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
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
