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@article{147179,
        author = {Swati Yadav and S K Gupta},
        title = {A systematic review on Frankincense (Boswellia species)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {5},
        number = {5},
        pages = {212-224},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=147179},
        abstract = {Frankincense (also termed as Olibanum) obtained from Boswellia trees, belonging to family Burseraceae, is an aromatic oleo gum resin traditionally used as a fumigant, a medicine, in aromatherapy and various cosmetic formulations in several countries. Its appearance is colorless-yellow liquid having a balsamic, citrusy and spicy odor. The commercial oil referred as frankincense is produced from this plant which has a spicy, woody and haunting smell. These oleo-gum-resins have been utilized as a significant constituent in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for treating several health-related problems. The main components of Frankincense oil are α-pinene, α-thujene, β-pinene. Essential oils and chemical extracts prepared from oleo-gum-resin of Boswellia species, both possess anti-neoplastic activity, and also have been determined as potential anti-cancer expedients. Frankincense oil shows different pharmacological properties like Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Hepatoprotective and Therapeutic properties. This review is aimed to deliver an overview of current knowledge of volatile constituents, boswellic acids, and extracts of several Boswellia species.},
        keywords = {Frankincense, Boswellic Acids, Boswellia Spp., Olibanum Oil, Gum resin.},
        month = {},
        }