Indian frankincense | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Studies have been conducted on pain and inflammation, particularly osteoarthritis. The results of these studies should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Indian frankincense
Latin name
Boswellia serrata
Common names
Indian frankincense
foreign names
Boswellia serrata
The group
Burseraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
India and the Arabian Peninsula
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Burseraceae family, the scientific name Boswellia serrata is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
bark resin
chemical components
Boswellic acids
Properties and medical uses
Studies have been conducted on pain and inflammation, particularly osteoarthritis.
The results of these studies should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of bark resin may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may cause digestive upset and interfere with anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
India and the Arabian Peninsula
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Boswellia serrata species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
India and the Arabian Peninsula.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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