Monograph
Boswellia: A Practical Guide
Overview Boswellia (Boswellia serrata, Indian frankincense; also B. sacra, B. carterii) is a tree whose resin gum—commonly known as frankincense—has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Middle Eastern medicine for thousands of years. Its primary bioactive compounds are boswellic acids…
By Kristopher Crawford
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13 May 2026
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4 min read
Overview Boswellia (Boswellia serrata, Indian frankincense; also B. sacra, B. carterii) is a tree whose resin gum—commonly known as frankincense—has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Middle Eastern medicine for thousands of years. Its primary bioactive compounds are boswellic acids…
In the full monograph
- What it is, and how it works
- What the evidence shows — randomized trials, observational data, animal studies, graded and cited
- Dose, form, and timing
- What to expect, and how soon
- Who should be careful, and what to check first
- The verdict
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