Boswellia is a plant that contains triterpenoid compounds called boswellic acids. Boswellic acid and its derivatives have anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumor, and blood lipid lowering activities. Dried extracts of the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree have been used since antiquity in India to treat inflammatory conditions.

Conditions for determination of boswellic acids in boswellia extracts.

Determination of boswellic acids in boswellia extracts, detection with UV at 210 nm.

Determination of boswellic acids in boswellia extracts, detection with UV at 250 nm.