Frankincense - black provided by the Yemen Products Center
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is made from the resin of the Boswellia tree. This tree typically grows in the dry, mountainous regions of India, Africa, and the Middle East.
Frankincense has a woody, spicy smell and can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or taken as a supplement.
Used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, frankincense appears to offer certain health benefits, from improved arthritis and digestion to reduced asthma and better oral health. It may even help fight certain types of cancer.
Frankincense’s anti-inflammatory effects may help reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis and possibly rheumatoid arthritis.
Frankincense may help reduce symptoms of IBS and and ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation in your gut.
Frankincense may help relieve asthma symptoms and reduce the amount of asthma medication needed. Larger studies should be done to confirm these results.
Frankincense extract may help fight gum disease and maintain oral health.
Compounds in frankincense may help kill cancer cells and prevent tumors from spreading.