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Boswellia serrata
	in Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana, India.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Burseraceae
Genus:	Boswellia
Species:	B. serrata
Binomial name
	Boswellia serrata; Roxb.

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Boswellia serrata is a plant that produces Indian frankincense. It is also known as Indian oli-banum, Salai guggul, and Sallaki in Sanskrit.^[1] The plant is native to much of India and the Punjab region that extends into Pakistan.^[2]

Sustainability

Boswellia serrata is currently at risk of being eradicated because of non-sustainable practices.^[3]

Research

Boswellia serrata contains various derivatives of boswellic acid including β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid.^[4]

Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, with the research showing trends of benefit (slight improvement) in pain and function.^[5] It has been used in Indian traditional medicine for diabetes.^[6]

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References

^ Pole, Sebastian (2013) Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice. Singing Dragon Press. p.179
^ "Boswellia serrata". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
^ Bongers, Frans; Groenendijk, Peter; Bekele, Tesfaye; Birhane, Emiru; Damtew, Abebe; Decuyper, Mathieu; Eshete, Abeje; Gezahgne, Alemu; Girma, Atkilt; Khamis, Mohamed A.; Lemenih, Mulugeta; Mengistu, Tefera; Ogbazghi, Woldeselassie; Sass-Klaassen, Ute; Tadesse, Wubalem; Teshome, Mindaye; Tolera, Motuma; Sterck, Frank J.; Zuidema, Pieter A. (2019). "Frankincense in peril". Nature Sustainability. 2 (7): 602–610. doi:10.1038/s41893-019-0322-2. ISSN 2398-9629. S2CID 197402586.
^ Dragos, Dorin; Gilca, Marilena; Gaman, Laura; Vlad, Adelina; Iosif, Liviu; Stoian, Irina; Lupescu, Olivera (2017-01-16). "Phytomedicine in Joint Disorders". Nutrients. 9 (1): 70. doi:10.3390/nu9010070. ISSN 2072-6643. PMC 5295114. PMID 28275210.
^ Cameron, M; Chrubasik, S (22 May 2014). "Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2016 (5): CD002947. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD002947.pub2. ISSN 1469-493X. PMC 4494689. PMID 24848732.
^ Mehrzadi, S.; Tavakolifar, B.; Huseini, H. F.; Mosavat, S. H.; Heydari, M. (2018). "The Effects of Boswellia serrata Gum Resin on the Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Diabetic Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial". Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 23: 2515690X18772728. doi:10.1177/2515690X18772728. PMC 5960856. PMID 29774768.

[1] Pole, Sebastian (2013) Ayurvedic Medicine: The Principles of Traditional Practice. Singing Dragon Press. p.179

[2] "Boswellia serrata". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 15 October 2014.

[bongers-3] Bongers, Frans; Groenendijk, Peter; Bekele, Tesfaye; Birhane, Emiru; Damtew, Abebe; Decuyper, Mathieu; Eshete, Abeje; Gezahgne, Alemu; Girma, Atkilt; Khamis, Mohamed A.; Lemenih, Mulugeta; Mengistu, Tefera; Ogbazghi, Woldeselassie; Sass-Klaassen, Ute; Tadesse, Wubalem; Teshome, Mindaye; Tolera, Motuma; Sterck, Frank J.; Zuidema, Pieter A. (2019). "Frankincense in peril". Nature Sustainability. 2 (7): 602–610. doi:10.1038/s41893-019-0322-2. ISSN 2398-9629. S2CID 197402586.

[4] Dragos, Dorin; Gilca, Marilena; Gaman, Laura; Vlad, Adelina; Iosif, Liviu; Stoian, Irina; Lupescu, Olivera (2017-01-16). "Phytomedicine in Joint Disorders". Nutrients. 9 (1): 70. doi:10.3390/nu9010070. ISSN 2072-6643. PMC 5295114. PMID 28275210.

[Cameron-5] Cameron, M; Chrubasik, S (22 May 2014). "Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2016 (5): CD002947. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD002947.pub2. ISSN 1469-493X. PMC 4494689. PMID 24848732.

[6] Mehrzadi, S.; Tavakolifar, B.; Huseini, H. F.; Mosavat, S. H.; Heydari, M. (2018). "The Effects of Boswellia serrata Gum Resin on the Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Diabetic Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial". Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 23: 2515690X18772728. doi:10.1177/2515690X18772728. PMC 5960856. PMID 29774768.

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-Products that contain B.Serratta are currently in stage 3 trials for treatment of early Covid symptoms. Studies are also in place to assess these products ability to treat Ling Covid symptoms. B.Serratta snd it’s derivatives have been used to treat respiratory illness for 1000s of years of human history.
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