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Boswellia

Boswellia

9.9
A group of trees that make frankincense resin used as incense
  • noun
  • /bɑːˈzwɛliə/
  • Specialized
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  • Because it is generally safe, Boswellia may be worth trying as a treatment for arthritis.
  • Boswellia and turmeric

Examples

  • The oil extracted from Boswellia is commonly used in traditional medicine.

  • Because it is generally safe, boswellia may be worth trying as a treatment for arthritis.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Like boswellia, ginger is a fairly benign product that may be worth trying.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Nurses should caution patients to stop taking boswellia if they develop diarrhea, nausea, or a rash.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Ginger, turmeric, and frankincense (boswellia) have a long tradition of use in Ayurvedic treatment of arthritis and are sometimes taken in combination with another Indian herb known as ashwagandha.

    Academic text (2003)

  • In perfumery, Boswellia is valued for its fragrant resin that enhances many blends.

Compounds

Boswellia carteri
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree that makes a fragrant gum called frankincense used as incense

Boswellia serrata
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from India that makes a fragrant resin used as medicine and incense

Surface Forms

Boswellia singular
Boswellias plural

Etymology

Boswellia is the scientific name for the trees that make 'frankincense' and it comes from the surname Boswell, the name of a person after whom the plant was named. That's why Boswellia now refers to those trees and their aromatic resin.