BOSWELLIA EXTRACT
Boswellia serrata Roxb.
Digestion 
Joints Native to the arid regions of East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and India, this resin comes from the Boswellia serrata tree. It is renowned for its powerful properties in relieving joint pain and improving digestive health. Read the detailed description
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Identification : TLC
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WHO monograph :
- Joint health
- Abdominal and gastric spasms
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Detailed description
Boswellia serrata is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to India, the Middle East and North Africa. Known as “Indian incense”, its oleoresin is harvested after an incision in the bark, allowing the sap to ooze out, then harden to form golden droplets (tears). They are used as essential oil, powder or burnt as incense. The Egyptians used it to embalm bodies and purify temples.
Boswellia resin extract contains essential oils, terpenoids, sugars and, above all, several pentacyclic triterpene acids, including beta-boswellic acid.
FAQ
Boswellia serrata is a tree native to regions including India and the Middle East, also known as Indian frankincense. Its resin is obtained by making incisions in the bark and has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine. It contains essential oils, terpenoids and pentacyclic triterpenic acids, including boswellic acids.
Boswellia serrata resin extract is mainly used in formulations designed to support joint health and comfort. It is also traditionally used for digestive comfort, particularly in formulations targeting gastrointestinal health.
Pharmanager Ingredients offers a Boswellia serrata resin extract standardised to at least 65% boswellic acids, with an indicative extraction ratio of 12–15:1.