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Boswellia ovalifoliolata

Boswellia ovalifoliolata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Boswellia ovalifoliolata, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to the arid regions of Africa. Renowned for its resinous bark, this species contains potent bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in holistic practices to alleviate inflammation, support joint health, and promote overall wellness through natural healing.

Family
Burseraceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Boswellia ovalifoliolata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Boswellia, specifically as the species Boswellia ovalifoiliolata.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Burseraceae
Genus Boswellia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily recognized for its specific presence within a very limited geographic range. Its natural habitat is concentrated entirely within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is native to the diverse landscapes found in India. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the regional flora. Consequently, its wild populations are strictly tied to the environmental conditions of the Indian territory.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Plant parts reported in Boswellia ovalifoliolata
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Chemicals

Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexosamine, Hexose, fucose, sialic acid.

Chemicals reported in Boswellia ovalifoliolata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Hexosamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
fucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
sialic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hexosamine

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Hexose

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

fucose

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

sialic acid

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Activities

Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Hypoglycemic, Purgative.

Activities reported in Boswellia ovalifoliolata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Purgative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

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Antidiabetic

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Hypoglycemic

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Purgative

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Conditions

Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus.

Conditions investigated for Boswellia ovalifoliolata
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Diabetes mellitus 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diabetes mellitus

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders

Preparations

Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract of stem bark.

Preparations reported for Boswellia ovalifoliolata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract of stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract of stem bark

  1. Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders