Plant Family

Burseraceae

Pictured: Frankincense

Frankincense / myrrh family

Tropical trees yielding fragrant oleo-gum-resins prized as anti-inflammatory incense and medicines.

2 Herbs // 4 Notable Members

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Overview

The Frankincense / Myrrh Family

Tropical trees yielding fragrant oleo-gum-resins prized as anti-inflammatory incense and medicines.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The 2 monographs in the database whose Burseraceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Frankincense

Boswellia serrata

AntioxidantAnti-InflammatoryAntimicrobialVulnerary +3

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

AntimicrobialAstringentVulneraryEmmenagogue +2

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Myrrh
  • Elemi
  • Copal
  • Palo santo

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