Description
What is boswellia?Most people know boswellia under its common name - frankincense.This large mediterranean tree secretes an aromatic resin through its bark. The resin is collected and concentrated to be used as a health supplement.The frankincense tree thrives in areas usually considered inhospitable - with extremely low average rainfall, intense sun exposure, and howling winds. The bark frequently splits under the stress, opening the tree up to infection and death. The resin plays a major role in helping the tree recover and resist infection by providing a host of antibacterial, and antioxidant phytochemicals directly to the site of injury.This protective resin is collected, concentrated, and used as a nutritional supplement around the world for pain and inflammation.How does boswellia work?There are a lot of active compounds in boswellia resin - but none as highly revered as the boswellic acids. One of these boswellic acids known as acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (akba).