Boswellia – Medicinal uses

''Boswellia'' has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Recently, the boswellic acids that are a component of the resin it produces have shown some promise as a treatment for asthma and various inflammatory conditions In West Africa, the bark of ''Boswellia dalzielii'' is used to treat fever,.

''Boswellia'' has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine. Recently, the boswellic acids that are a component of the resin it produces have shown some promise as a treatment for asthma and various inflammatory conditions In West Africa, the bark of ''Boswellia dalzielii'' is used to treat fever, rheumatism and gastrointestinal problems. Boswellia incense may even relieve depression.

Species

*''Boswellia ameero''

*''Boswellia bullata''

*''Boswellia dalzielii''

*''Boswellia dioscorides''

*''Boswellia elongata''

*''Boswellia frereana'' Birdw.

*''Boswellia nana''

*''Boswellia neglecta'' S. Moore

*''Boswellia ogadensis''

*''Boswellia pirottae''

*''Boswellia papyrifera''

*''Boswellia popoviana''

*''Boswellia rivae''

*''Boswellia sacra'' Flueck. syn. ''Boswellia carterii'' Birdw.

*''Boswellia serrata'' Roxb. ex Colebr.

*''Boswellia socotrana'' Balf. f.


Adapted from the Wikipedia article Boswellia, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki








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