Boswellia is a genus of trees in the order Sapindales, 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. ==Overview== There are four main species of Boswellia which produce true frankincense a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boswellia
(from the article `Burseraceae`) ...incense tree (Bursera simaruba), has light, reddish brown wood that is used for fishing floats; its fragrant resin is used in incense. The ... ...gum resin containing a volatile oil that was valued in ancient times in worship and as a medicine and is still an important incense resin. ... [2 related... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/97
Boswellia is a genus of balsamic plants belonging to the myrrh family, several species of which furnish the frankincense used commercially, known as olibanum. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BBA.HTM