Boswellia serrata Roxb.ex Colebr.
Description
Boswellia is a genus of trees known for their aromatic resins which have many uses, especially as anti-inflammatory.
Boswellia, also known as the Indian frankincense tree, produces the incense called Salai, whose aroma is considered inferior to that of the species B. frereana and B.sacra.
It is a medium-sized tree with large branches, deciduous leaves and small yellowish-white flowers. It is found in the hilly and dry regions of India.
Part used
It is used the exudate (gum-resin) obtained by incision in the stem or branches of the tree, and dried at room temperature.
Indications
- Osteoarthritis.
- Arthritis: rheumatoid, gouty, traumatic, infectious.
- Inflammatory bowel diseases: ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease.
- Respiratory conditions: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Bibliography
Monografía de la SEFIT (Sociedad Española de Fitoterapia).
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Ammon HP. “Boswellic Acids and Their Role in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases”. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016;928:291-327.
Belgaro G, Dugall M, Luzzi R. et al. “Management of osteoarthritis (OA) with the pharma-standard supplement FlexiQule (Boswellia): a 12-week registry”. Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 2015 Oct 22.
Daeum Naum, Ok-Kyung Kim. Effect of Boswellia serrata Extracts on Degenerative Osteoarthritis in vitro and in vivo Models. May 2014. Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition 43(5):631-640
