Crude Drug: Frankincense
Biological Source Boswellia serrata
Family Burseraceae
Official used part Oleo-gum-resin
Major Marker Constituent Boswellic acids
Constituentclass Triterpenes
Pharmacognostic traditional use Traditional anti-inflammatory use
Drug Type Oleo-gum-resin
Scientific Name Boswellia serrata
Category Resins and balsams
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.