Botanical Extract
Boswellia Serrata
Boswellia serrata
Boswellia serrata — Indian frankincense — is tapped as a gum resin from trees native to central India, and is the most established botanical in the joint-comfort and mobility supplement category. Its defining actives are boswellic acids, with AKBA singled out as the most potent standardization marker.
Specification overview
Confirmed details below; anything marked "on request" is available once we know your target application.
Botanical
- Latin Name
- Boswellia serrata
- Plant Part Used
- Gum resin
- Marker Compound
- Boswellic Acids (AKBA)
Forms & Grades
- Available Forms
- Extract, Essential Oil
- Purity / Grade
- Typical range 65–70% boswellic acids, or AKBA-enriched — confirm exact grade on request
- Appearance, Shelf Life, Storage
- Available on request
Sourcing
- Packaging
- Available on request
- Regulatory Documentation
- COA & spec sheet on request
- Export
- Available — confirm destination with our team
Where it's used
Typical industries sourcing this ingredient.
Nutraceuticals
Pharmaceuticals
- Nutraceuticals — joint-comfort and mobility-support, the dominant category.
- Aromatherapy & fragrance — the essential oil is a well-established frankincense note, independent of the extract's functional use.
Frequently asked.
Do you standardize to total boswellic acids or AKBA specifically?
Both grades exist — total boswellic acid (commonly 65–70%) for general use, or AKBA-enriched where the formulation calls for the higher-potency marker.
Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis?
Yes, COAs are available per batch — this will be provided alongside your order.
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