frankincense tree

Names

Common Names

• frankincense
• olibanum-tree

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Boswellia carteri var. subintegra
• Boswellia bhaw-dajiana
• Boswellia bhaw-dajiana var. serrulata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, order Sapindales, and family Burseraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Boswellia, specifically the species Boswellia sacra.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution spanning across Northeast Tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. In the African region, its presence is notably documented within Somalia. Moving into the Arabian Peninsula, it can be found throughout the various Gulf States. The species also maintains a significant range within the country of Oman. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the territory of Yemen.

Chemicals

Boswellia sacra has 111 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-octanol, AKBA, ALPHA-PINENE, Incensole, Linalool.

1-octanol

1. Dr. Duke
2. International journal of molecular sciences

AKBA

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Incensole

1. Dr. Duke
2. Phytochemical analysis : PCA

Linalool

1. Dr. Duke
2. International journal of molecular sciences

resin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

1,8-Cineol

1. Dr. Duke

1-Octyl acetate

1. Dr. Duke

11-Keto-beta-boswellic acid

1. Dr. Duke

11-keto-boswellic Acid

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Activities

Boswellia sacra has 183 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Irritant, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Boswellia sacra has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, Alzheimer disease, Alzheimer's disease, Aspergillus flavus.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations