Constituents: Boswellic acid (BA), a pentacyclic triterpene (PT) group containing β-boswellic acid (BBA), 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (KBBA), acetyl-β-boswellic acid (ABBA), and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBBA) in B. serrata. Other compounds include the tetracyclic triterpenic acids: e-oxotrucallic acid, 3-hydroxytirucallic acid, and 3-acetoxytirucallic acid.

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• Human grade.
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When most of us hear frankincense , we think of the three wise men. But this golden resin - also known as boswellia - has a story that stretches far beyond the Christmas tale.

For thousands of years, frankincense has been prized as a ceremonial incense. In Babylon, it was burned during the feast of Bel. In Persia and Assyria, it was an offering to the gods. The Romans loved it so much they didn’t just save it for rituals - they burned it in their homes, too. Even the burned remnants found a use: Egyptian women mixed charred frankincense with resins to create a smoky eyeliner for their lids.

Medicine from the ancients

The earliest records of boswellia’s medicinal use date back to ancient Greece, where it was applied to tumours, oedema, and even inhaled for lung conditions.

In Chinese medicine, boswellia is seen as having four core energies:

• Pungent for dispersing
• Bitter for cleansing
• Warm for moving qi (energy)
• Aromatic for stimulating circulation

Practitioners say boswellia “unsticks” pain from stagnant blood and qi - helping with menstrual cramps, injuries, and the “wind-cold-damp” arthritic aches we’d now call rheumatic pain.

A healer inside and out

Boswellia is perhaps best known for its anti-inflammatory powers. Ayurvedic tradition turns to it for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and stubborn joint pain. It’s also used for:

• Soothing the lungs(for asthma and bronchitis)
• Supporting digestion(easing diarrhoea, dysentery, bloating)
• Calming traumatic pain and swelling from injury
• Healing gums when blended with myrrh in a mouthwash for redness and soreness

A true multi-tasker

Boswellia doesn’t just stay in one lane - it touches nearly every body system:

• Nervous system: an analgesic, mental tonic, and even a memory aid
• Digestive system: a stomach settler and gentle antimicrobial
• Urogenital system: a diuretic and menstruation support
• Immune system: antiseptic, antifungal, wound cleansing, and connective tissue support

Modern studies are now confirming what traditional healers have said all along: boswellia shows promise for arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, gingivitis, diabetes, and even cancer support.

From sacred smoke to soothing salve, boswellia is one of the world’s great healing resins - an ancient gift that continues to prove its worth today.

Ground boswellia should not be fed during pregnancy.