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Boswellia

MESHD029743

A plant genus of the family BURSERACEAE used medicinally since ancient times. It is a source of salai guggal (the gum resin), boswellic acid (ursane type TRITERPENES), and FRANKINCENSE.

Synonyms

  • Boswellia serrata
  • Boswellia carteri
  • Boswellia carterii
  • Boswellia sacra

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:24.801Z