Abstract
Frankincense (Boswellia serrata/sacra/carterii) resin has been used in the Middle East for more than 6000 years, mostly in religious rites. The main mode of action of frankincense is through blocking various inflammatory pathways. It may be beneficial for gingivitis, asthma, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, collagenous colitis, Crohn’s disease, urinary tract infection, stress urinary incontinence, breast density, mastalgia, menorrhagia, osteoarthritis, memory impairment, psoriasis, eczema, photoaging, rheumatoid arthritis, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and radiation-induced brain edema. This chapter examines some of the scientific research conducted on frankincense, both alone and in combination formulas, for treating numerous health conditions. It summarizes results from several human studies of frankincense’s use in treating oral and dental, pulmonary, cardiometabolic, bowel, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal disorders, among others. Finally, the chapter presents a list of frankincense’s Active Constituents, different Commonly Used Preparations and Dosage, and a Section on “Safety and Precaution” that examines side effects, toxicity, and disease and drug interactions.
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