Boswellia serrata

Boswellia serrata

taxobox
name = "Boswellia serrata"
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Sapindales
familia = Burseraceae
genus = "Boswellia"
species = "B. serrata"
binomial = "Boswellia serrata"
binomial_authority = Triana & Planch.|

"Boswellia serrata" is Indian frankincense or Salai. It is found in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in India. Its aroma is generally considered to be far inferior compared to "B. sacra" or "B. frereana".

Extracts of "Boswellia serrata" have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, particularly for osteoarthritis of the knee. A "Boswellia" extract marketed under the name Wokvel has undergone human efficacy, comparative, pharmacokinetic studies. [Open, randomized, controlled clinical trial of Boswellia serrata extract as compared to valdecoxib in osteoarthritis of knee. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2007; 39(1) 27-29] [Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine. 2003 Jan;10(1):3-7. ] [Pharmacokinetic study of 11-Keto beta-Boswellic acid. Phytomedicine. 2004 Feb;11(2-3):255-60.]

It is used in the manufacture of the supposed anti-wrinkle agent "Boswelox", [ [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-103194737.html Wrinkle breakthrough claim from L'Oreal] ] which has been criticised as ineffective. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4158648.stm L'Oreal slammed over cream claims] ]

External links

* [http://www.ayurvedicdietsolutions.com/Shallaki.php Shallaki: Medicinal Uses According To AYurveda]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7535733.stm BBC News Health - Frankincense 'can ease arthritis'] Friday 01/08/08

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