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FRANKINCENCE, Boswellia serrata |
| Parts used: Resin from the bark |
| Constituents:
Triterpenoids, Triterpine acids, essential oil, terpenols, monosaccharides, sterols, Boswellic acids
inhibit enzymes involved in inflammation |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Stomachic
Anti-inflammatory |
Ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease. Psoriasis,
decreases leukotrienes,
cystic fibrosis, tumors; brain |
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Astringent |
Allergic rhinitis, lupus, urticaria, liver cirrhosis,
multiple sclerosis and chronic smoking |
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Diuretic Anti-arthritic |
Rheumatoid arthritis, poly-arthritis, osteo-arthritis
+Celery. Arthritic pain, gout |
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Expectorant |
Bronchitis, asthma, coughs, colds, and laryngitis |
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Diaphoretic |
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Anti-puretic |
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Emmenagogue |
Hyperlipidemia, has an uplifting effect and aids concentration |
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Antiseptic |
Reputed to preserve a youthful skin, eradicating wrinkles (ess. oil) |
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Herbal extract,
20-40mL per week |
Energetics: Sour, warm, salty |
Contraindications: Pregnancy, induces labour |
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