Parts Used: Resin
Certified Organic
Country of Origin: Somalia

Benefits and Uses

• Benefits and Uses
• Joint pain and swelling
• Respiratory issues
• Anti-inflammatory
• Managing blood sugar levels
• Gum issues and improve oral health
• Improving gut health
• Stimulating liver function
• Lowering lipid levels in the blood

Active Ingredients

• Boswellic acid derivatives, such as β- boswellic acid, acetyl β- boswellic acid, acetyl-11-keto-β- boswellic acid, and 11-keto-β- boswellic acid
• Terpenes – monoterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes,
• Tetracyclic triterpenic acid
• Triterpenoids
• Triterpene alcohol
• Serratol
• Polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedics have long been using frankincense for various inflammatory conditions.  It has been particularly considered useful for joints problems. However, it was also used for respiratory issues and managing blood sugar levels.

Modern Uses

The resin of Boswellia serrata is considered a great natural alternative for anti-inflammatory medicines. The boswellic acid derivatives that it contains have been found to inhibit many pro-inflammatory enzymes.  Research has also found that frankincense can also help reduce skin damage from radiotherapy.  It can also help with various gut issues, lowering lipid levels in the blood, and improve liver function. 

Fun Fact

Frankincense is mentioned in bible as one of the three gifts wise men brought on the birth of Jesus. It is considered a symbol of deity and has been a part of religious and cultural ceremonies in various parts of the world, since antiquity. It is used as an incense.

*  This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. Results may vary based on individual user and are not guaranteed.