Boswellia (Wikipedia)
Boswellia is a genus of trees known for their fragrant resin which has many pharmacological uses particularly as anti-inflammatories. The Biblical incense frankincense was probably an extract from the resin of the tree, Boswellia sacra.
There are four main species of Boswellia which produce true frankincense and each type of resin is available in various grades. The grades depend on the time of harvesting, and the resin is hand sorted for quality.
Medicinal uses:
Boswellia has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Recently, the boswellic acids that are a component of the resin it produces have shown some promise as a treatment for asthma and various inflammatory conditions In West Africa, the bark of Boswellia dalzielii is used to treat fever, rheumatism and gastrointestinal problems. Boswellia incense may even relieve depression.
Species:
- Boswellia ameero
- Boswellia bullata
- Boswellia dalzielii
- Boswellia dioscorides
- Boswellia elongata
- Boswellia frereana Birdw.
- Boswellia nana
- Boswellia neglecta S. Moore
- Boswellia ogadensis
- Boswellia pirottae
- Boswellia papyrifera
- Boswellia popoviana
- Boswellia rivae
- Boswellia sacra Flueck. syn. Boswellia carterii Birdw.
- Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr.
- Boswellia socotrana Balf. f.
Gallery:
| Boswellia dalzielii bark |
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