Bostwellia Serrata also known as Indian frankincense is a vital derivative herb and is usually found in dry, hilly areas of India. It belongs to the Bruseraceae family and is also known as Indian olibanum tree, Luban, Gond, Shallaki and Guggal. The bark and gum resin are the parts which are used. Its most important derivative is the gum resin. Oleoresin which is gummy in nature is excluded when trea trunk is being tapped. It is yellowish brown in color. The extract us further purified which is then afterwards used in the modern herbal preparations.
Boswellia SerrataIndian frankincense restores the integrity of the vessels which are weakened by spasm and it also improves the blood supply to the joints. Indian Ayurvedic system had been using this herb from thousands of years as an ailment of various health problems. The gum resin which is taken out of this tree is used to treat skin and blood diseases, diabetes, fever, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders, rheumatism, dysentery, and various other health problems and disorders. This tree is mostly found in the central and the western parts of India, mostly in Rajastan and Madhya Pradesh. The plant contains various chemicals like camphene, olibanol, dipentene, cardinene, pinene and phellandrene.
BoswelliaThere are various uses and benefits of this plant. The bark of this tree is considered to be cooling, sweet and tonic. It is quite useful in treating cough, pitta and asthma. It is used in the treatment of various diseases like fevers. Urethrorrhea , convulsions, diaphoresis, chronic laryngitis and jaundice. It is also used in the treatment of arthritis. The resin contains active ingredients like boswellic acid which is a very power anti inflammatory agent. It also has pain relieving properties. These properties help in treating arthritis and osteoarthritis.
BoswelliaThe plant has mild sedative effect. Although it is considered to be a side effect of the plant but it is good relieving the pain in various conditions. According to some studies the plant works well in lowering the cholesterol levels in the liver and the blood. The overall cholesterol in the body is brought by the plant. It helps in improving the immune system of the body. Some studies also claim that it can cure Crohn’s disease. It helps in treating colitis and also clears the bronchial passageways. The oil made from the herb is effective in calming the mind and the whole body. It also reduces the pains and the aches of the body