Research progress in boswellic acids from medicinal plants in Boswellia Roxb. ex Colebr. and their pharmacological action as well as mechanisms
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2016.12.027
- Author:
Hong-Die CAI
1
Author Information
1. Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anti-inflammation activity;
Antibiosis activity;
Antitumor activity;
Boswellia Roxb. ex Colebr.;
Boswellic acids;
Frankincense
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2016;47(12):2175-2181
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Frankincense, the gum resin from the plants in Boswellia Roxb. ex Colebr. or the other plants belonging to Burseraceae, has a long history as a medicine in China. The investigations on the pharmacological effects of the resin have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory, antisepsis, antitumor effects, etc. This article classifies and summarizes the preparation methods, pharmacological effects, action mechanisms, and metabolic process in vivo or in vitro of boswellic acids compounds, and providing the reference for the further development and utilization of boswellic acids and medicinal plants in Boswellia Roxb. ex Colebr.
