2009
DOI: 10.1002/ffj.1942
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The volatile constituents of frankincense – a review

Abstract: The smell of frankincense resin and powder, as well as burned frankincense, has been linked to a series of health effects since ancient times. Additionally, frankincense and its fumes are used as a means to induce positive psychophysical effects and well-being, not only in an ecclesiastical setting but also in traditional medical applications. This review aims to provide an overview of current knowledge of the volatile constituents of frankincense, with explicit consideration concerning the diverse Boswellia v… Show more

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“…Frankincense has been used as a valuable fragrance source since ancient times, and has been reported to possess a wide range of bioactivity. Many compounds have been identified in frankincense (Hamm et al, 2005;Mertens et al, 2009). To our knowledge, however, the effects of particular odor components have not been clarified in detail.…”
Section: Frankincensementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Frankincense has been used as a valuable fragrance source since ancient times, and has been reported to possess a wide range of bioactivity. Many compounds have been identified in frankincense (Hamm et al, 2005;Mertens et al, 2009). To our knowledge, however, the effects of particular odor components have not been clarified in detail.…”
Section: Frankincensementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The review articles (Hussain, et al, 2013;Shen, et al, 2012;Mertens, et al, 2009) mention more than 300 compounds in both genera. We found four compounds in the analysed Socotran Boswellia species that have not previously been reported from this genus.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This variability could have been caused by different features of the site environment of sample trees or differences in the time of sampling (Mertens, et al, 2009); it could also have been caused by different ages of sampled trees or stages of ontogenetic development of the tree part (stem base or annual shoots), from which the resins were taken (Assefa, et al, 2012).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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