Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract taken from the Boswellia serrata tree which natural medicine practices have used for centuries. Indian Frankincense, Indian Olibanum, Oliban Indien, Resina Boswelliae is another word for boswellia serrata which is often used in ayurveda. It is often found in India, Arabia, and Africa\ Health Benefits: Act as an anti-inflammatory: It controls inflammation which minimizes the symptoms of chronic inflammatory conditions. Provides nutrition: It may help in providing nutritional support in respiratory disorders and infections. Beneficial in IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases): The anti-inflammatory effects of boswellia is beneficial for people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Precautions: Boswellia may stimulate blood flow in the uterus and pelvis.