Frankincense and myrrh are widely used in clinics as a pair of herbs to obtain a synergistic effect for relieving pain. To illuminate the analgesia mechanism of frankincense and myrrh, we assessed its effect in a neuropathic pain mouse model. Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) plays a crucial role in neuropathic pain and influences the plasticity of neuronal connectivity. We hypot...

OBJECTIVE To assess evidence from randomised clinical trials about the effectiveness of extracts of Boswellia serrata (frankincense). DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES Electronic searches on Medline, Embase, Cinahl, Amed, and Cochrane Library. Hand searches of conference proceedings, bibliographies, and departmental files. REVIEW METHODS All randomised clinical trials of B serrata ex...

The microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase (mPGES)-1 is the terminal enzyme in the biosynthesis of prostaglandin (PG)E2 from cyclooxygenase (COX)-derived PGH2. We previously found that mPGES-1 is inhibited by boswellic acids (IC50 = 3-30 μM), which are bioactive triterpene acids present in the anti-inflammatory remedy frankincense. Here we show that besides boswellic acids, additional known trite...

Ji?Cinnamon 5xiv, Myrrh (Balsamodendron) 5xi, Agaric, Spikenard (Nardus Indicus), Ginger, Saffron, Seeds of treacle Mustard (Thlaspi Arvense) or Mitliridate Mustard (Lepidium Campestre), Frankincense (Resin of Abies Excelsa), Chio Turpentine (Resin of Pistacia Terebinthus) of each 5x. Camel's Hay (Juncus Odoratus), Costus (Costus Arabicus or Auklandia Costus or Aplotaxis Auriculata) or Zedoary ...

Smart, environmentally friendly alternatives, i.e., frankincense and rice starch, are recommended for usage in modern paper conservation processes during the re-sizing process treatments. Different concentrations of starch were applied to samples before after ageing. Multiple analysis methods performed ensure effectiveness these materials. Promising results found, but at varying degrees accordi...

AIMS The in vitro antimicrobial activity of three essential oil samples of frankincense (Boswellia rivae, Boswellia neglecta and Boswellia papyrifera) and two essential oil samples of myrrh and sweet myrrh (Commiphora guidotti and Commiphora myrrha), collected from different regions of Ethiopia, was investigated independently and in combination to determine their anti-infective properties. ME...

The effect of olibanum administered during lactation to methimazole-treated dams on the learning of offspring was evaluated. The animals were treated for 60 days from the first day of lactation period: group 1--tap water, group 2-0.03% methimazole and groups 3 and 4-0.03% methimazole with 0.25% or 0.125% olibanum, respectively. The serum thyroxin level in the offspring of group 2 was significan...