Boswellia serrata

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Boswellia serrata is a plant that produces Indian frankincense. The plant is native to much of India and the Punjab region that extends into Pakistan.[2]

Clade:Embryophytes
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
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Boswellia serrata
in Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, India
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Boswellia
Species:
B. serrata
Binomial name
Boswellia serrata
Synonyms[1]
  • Boswellia glabra Roxb.
  • Boswellia hirsuta Sm.
  • Boswellia thurifera Roxb.
  • Libanus thurifer Colebr. (nom. provis.)
  • Chloroxylon dupada Buch.-Ham.
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Sustainability

Boswellia serrata is currently at risk of being eradicated because of non-sustainable practices.[3]

Research

Boswellia serrata contains various derivatives of boswellic acid including β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid.[4]

Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, with the research showing trends of benefit (slight improvement) in pain and function.[5]

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