Boswellia: Systematically scoping the in vitro, in vivo and clinical research

Boswellia is a genus of shrubs or small/medium trees in which there continued interest number species for their potential medicinal use. . This review aimed to produce ‘map’ research on identify the translation findings across different areas and any gaps. Searches were carried out using major databases vitro, vivo clinical studies condition disease, involving extracts. Data extracted health study type, form being investigated. 5296 records retrieved resulting 657 relevant papers; 297 (45.2%) reported vitro studies, 236 (40.0%) 68 (10.3%) studies. Studies located corresponding 20 21 categories, most frequently researched Cancer Neoplasms, Inflammatory Immune System, Infection. The serrata sacra have undergone investigation. Different forms employed with boswellic acids, specifically Acetyl-11-keto-β-Boswellic acid (AKBA) 11-Keto-β-Boswellic (KBA) generating interest. Significant numbers animal but few extent, range nature extracts products derived from revealed. Research highlighted may more widely applicable results (for example pharmacokinetics, delivery toxicity), as are current gaps targets greater collation existing data reduce duplication.