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Boswellia, genus Boswellianoun
genus of trees of North Africa and India that yield incense
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boswellia
Boswellia is a genus of trees known for their fragrant resin which has various medicinal uses. The resin, also known as frankincense or olibanum, is used in incense as well as in perfume. In herbal medicine, it is used to treat various conditions like inflammation, arthritis, and cancer. Some species of Boswellia are considered endangered due to over-harvesting. They are native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
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Boswellia
Boswellia is a genus of trees in Sapindales order, known for their fragrant resin which has many pharmacological uses, particularly as anti-inflammatories. The Biblical incense frankincense was probably an extract from the resin of the tree, Boswellia sacra.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Boswellia
A plant genus of the family BURSERACEAE used medicinally since ancient times. It is a source of salai guggal (the gum resin) and boswellic acid (ursane type TRITERPENES).
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of boswellia in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of boswellia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and Boswellia-- also known as Frankincense, are good to use. They can add them to their diet but they can be found in supplement form. One I like is called Inflammatone.
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