arbre à encens

Boswellia serrata · Indian Frankincense

Boswellia serrata is a traditional medicinal plant commonly found in India and other parts of Asia. Traditionally, it has not been extensively used for specific ailments or conditions; however, its use spans various Ayurvedic practices. Scientific evidence suggests that Boswellia serrata may have potential therapeutic benefits, such as reducing chemokine expression in canine keratinocytes and accelerating gastric ulcer healing in rats. While the crystal structure of 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid from Boswellia serrata shows a rigid penta-cyclic framework with extensive van der Waals interactions, there is limited evidence on its health effects in humans. Recent studies indicate that advanced drug delivery systems can improve oral bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of boswellic acids, though clinical evaluation remains limited. No major safety issues or recorded drug interactions have been noted for Boswellia serrata to date.

En bref
Meilleure preuve
D
Précautions

Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.

Ce que dit la science

  • Une mixture de boswellia serrata, commiphore myrrha, propolis et scutellaria baicalensis a réduit l'expression des chimiokines dans les keratinocytes canins. D PMID
  • Le BSDE a accéléré la guérison des ulcères gastriques et réduit l'stress oxydatif chez les rats. D PMID
  • L'extrait hexanaque et l'huile essentielle hydrodistillée des gommes de Boswellia serrata ont montré des activités antioxydantes et inhibitrices enzymatiques variées. D PMID
  • The crystal structure of 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid from Boswellia serrata shows a rigid penta-cyclic framework and extensive van der Waals interactions. D PMID
  • Les études récentes suggèrent que les systèmes de livraison avancés des médicaments peuvent améliorer significativement l’absorption orale et l’efficacité thérapeutique des acides boswelliques de Boswellia serrata, bien que l’évaluation clinique reste limitée. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is arbre à encens?

arbre à encens (Boswellia serrata) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about arbre à encens?

5 sourced findings are recorded for arbre à encens; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Une mixture de boswellia serrata, commiphore myrrha, propolis et scutellaria baicalensis a réduit l'expression des chimiokines dans les keratinocytes canins.

How strong is the evidence for arbre à encens?

The strongest finding for arbre à encens carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is arbre à encens safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for arbre à encens in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does arbre à encens interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for arbre à encens in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of arbre à encens?

arbre à encens is also known as: Indian Frankincense, Босвеллия пильчатая.

Is arbre à encens a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 Boswellia serrata dry extract with intestinal anti-inflammatory properties also accelerates gastric ulcer healing in rats. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 A Botanical Mixture of Boswellia serrata, Commiphora myrrha, Propolis and Scutellaria baicalensis Reduces Expression of Inflammatory Chemokines in Canine Keratinocytes In Vitro. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Comparative metabolic profiling, enzyme inhibitory activities, and in-silico analysis of the hexane extract and the hydrodistilled oil of Boswellia serrata. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Advances in Drug Delivery Systems for Boswellic Acids from Boswellia serrata: Enhancing Oral Bioavailability and Therapeutic Efficacy. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid. literature abstract metadata