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Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
Family Burseraceae
Therapeutic actions
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Antiseptic: destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria. Used topically
Anti-tumor
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-catarrhal: reduces the production of mucus
Anti-cancer
Anti-depressive: uplifting
Astringent: contracts, tightens and binds tissues
Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Anxiolytic
Carminative: settles the digestive system and the expulsion of gas from the intestines
Cicatrisant: promotes the formation of scar tissue
Cytophylactic: encourages growth of skin cells
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Emmenagogue: stimulates, regulates, and normalizes menstruation.
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation
Vulnerary: prevents tissue degeneration and promotes healing of wounds
Immune stimulant