学术论文｜Frankincense from Boswellia: A review of species, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology.

Frankincense, an oleogum resin from Boswellia species, has long been used in traditional medicine and rituals. However, unclear taxonomy, overharvesting, quality variation, and limited pharmacological insight hinder its sustainable use and scientific development. The aim of this review is to summarize the species, distribution, and current resource status of Boswellia plants as well as the formation process, harvesting, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity of frankincense. It also discusses f…