Frankincense

Origins

- Boswellia genus species

- Native to Arabia, India, and Africa

- Made from sap when obtained through cuts in the tree

Preparations

- Antidiarrheal, constipation relief, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, nausea relief properties

- Combinations with myrrh for best results

- Recommended dose 300-400mg three times daily when taken internally

- Possible nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea when used by itself

- Improvements in renal function noted

- Long-term and use during pregnancy not established for safety

- Oil formulation may be used for topical pain relief applications although in lesser amounts