Frankincense: Also known as Boswellia

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Antiseptic Astringent Anxiety Bronchitis/ Coughs Diuretic Indigestion Immune system booster Insomnia Gynecologic conditions Oral Health Relieves pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism Scars & Stretch Marks *Not for use while pregnant. Known for minimizing oil production and breakouts, reducing redness, repairing sun damage. Used in meditation for enriching prayer and meditation. Induces calmness and deepens breathing, lowers blood pressure.

Frankincense and myrrh have several local applications in medicinal, hygienic,

and insecticide areas that could be developed through research. They are widely used in traditional medicines of several countries for treatments of a wide variety of ailments from embalming to cancer, leprosy, bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, mouth ulcers, inflammatory complaints, viral hepatitis, female disorders, infections/wounds, coughs, tumor, and others.1

The anti-inflammatory properties of frankincense, the gum resin derived from Boswellia species, are well-recognized, and frankincense extracts are frequently and increasingly used in folk medicine to cure chronic inflammatory diseases all over the world. Animal studies and clinical trials confirmed the anti-inflammatory efficacy of such preparations. We summarized published clinical trials that had been performed with respect to the treatment of various chronic inflammatory diseases including arthritis, colitis, Crohn's Disease, asthma as well as of cancer.2 All other pharmacological activities reported for the Boswellia extract, the boswellic acid, the four other boswellic acid derivatives and the essential oil of the resin, allow us to suggest that Boswellia can be considered a promising example of a multi-herbal drug for multi-target synergy therapy.3 Additionally, frankincense and its fumes are used to induce positive psychophysical effects and well-being, not only in an ecclesiastical setting but also in traditional medical applications.4 Local application of frankincense essential oil may provide a non-surgical treatment alternative, with no or minimal side effect for carcinoma in situ, minimally invasive carcinoma and precancerous conditions such as actinic keratosis.5
Lemenith M. & Taketay D. (2003) "Frankincense and myrrh resources of Ethiopia: II. Medicinal and industrial uses" : Ethiopian Journal of Science 2003. Retrieved August 2013; www.cropwatch.org. 2 Verhoff M., Muller C. & Werz O. (2008) "Boswellia preparations: current market situation and clinical trials.(Brief article]." Phytomedicine 15(6-7): Retrieved August 2013; www.cropwatch.org. 3 Wagner H. & Knaus U (2008) Boswellia and the complement system: A multi-herbal drug for multi-target therapy. Phytomedicine 15(6-7) June 2008. Retrieved August 2013; www.cropwatch.org. 4 Mertens M., Buettner A. & Kirchhoff E. (2009) "The volatile constituents of frankincense a review." Flav & Frag J 24(6), 279-300. 5 Fung KM, Suhail MM, McClendon B, Woolley CL, Young DG, Lin HK. Management of basal cell carcinoma of the skin using frankincense (Boswellia sacra) essential oil: A case report. OA Alternative Medicine 2013 Jun 01;1(2):14.
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