Botanical Library
Boswellia (Frankincense)
Ayurveda tradition
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At a glance
Where it's from
Native to the dry regions of India, Arabia and northeast Africa.
Look & taste
A golden aromatic tree resin (gum). Resinous, bitter
Signature compounds
Boswellic acids.
Traditionally used for
A sacred Ayurvedic and TCM resin used to move qi and ease the joints and mind.
In Canada, we can say...
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an astringent and diuretic and to relieve nervous problems; in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used to promote circulation of qi and dispel wind-dampness.
Did you know?
One of the gifts of the Magi, frankincense was once worth its weight in gold.
History & natural history
The frankincense of antiquity - a prized incense and medicine traded across the ancient world.
What we're actually allowed to say
🇨🇦 Health Canada
✓ Permitted: Traditionally used in Ayurveda as an astringent and diuretic and to relieve nervous problems; in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used to promote circulation of qi and dispel wind-dampness.
How to use it
As a standardized boswellia capsule.
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Request Boswellia (Frankincense) →Side effects & safety
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Check with a practitioner if you have digestive disorders or for prolonged use.
A note on how to read this page. Traditional (TCM / Ayurveda) and holistic notes are cultural and historical context, offered for education — not medical advice or health claims. Health Canada's permitted claims reflect what regulators have assessed. Emerging research is early, and not a promise of results. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always talk to your (or your pet's) health professional before starting a supplement.