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The Effect of Frankincense Essential Oil Inhalation on Short-term Memory in Male University Students

Natural and Life Sciences Communications
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of frankincense essential oil inhalation on short-term memory (STM). The participants were 100 male students aged between 18-26 years. Before the experiment, measurements were taken for systolic blood pressure (SBP)
N. Wuttisin, Panassaya Nakornsri, Aranya Pimsan   +2 more
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In vitro antimicrobial activity of Frankincense combined with Turmeric extract

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
Turmeric has potent ingredients rejuvenating skin lightening and glow. It has wound healing efficacy due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action properties. Frankincense also protects skin cells and possesses anti-inflammatory actions.
Ruaya Khalid Alhashimi, Zainab Jaber Almujaini, Shahad Ahmed Elbasri, M. J. Akhtar, M. Al-Ghazali   +4 more
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Sustainable Economic Development through Downstream Frankincense (Styrax Benzoin) Production in an Effort to Increase Farmers' Income in North Sumatra

Indonesian Journal of Business Analytics
This study analyzes the potential of a frankincense downstreaming program as a strategy to increase community income in North Sumatra, the world's largest frankincense-producing province. Data on frankincense production and exports from North Sumatra for
Ika Pratiwi Simbolon, Lilis Susilawaty, Ivana Valencia   +2 more
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Frankincense Production from Boswellia papyrifera “(Del.) Hochst” in South Kordofan State, Sudan (Production, Opportunities and Value Chain)

Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
Boswellia papyrifera “(Del.) Hochst” is an important multipurpose tree in the Savanna zone of Sudan. The tree produces frankincense which is considered as an important commodity in many African countries.
Kamal Fadul, Abbas Ali, Muneer Eltahir, Idris Adam, Hatim Elkhidir, Sona Fadual, Massaud Massaud   +6 more
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Sacred Frankincense and Spiritual Meaning in Sasak Muslim Rituals

Academia Open
General background: Ritual traditions among Sasak Muslims in Lombok reveal a dynamic interaction between Islamic teachings and ancestral heritage. Specific background: One of the least discussed yet enduring practices is the use of frankincense, which ...
Hamdani Khaerul Fikri, Abdul Haris Rasyidi   +1 more
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Frankincense and myrrh

Economic Botany, 1986
While frankincense and myrrh have been harvested from a multitude of species, certain species have predominated in history.Boswellia carteri andB. frereana are the main sources of frankincense today, whileB. papyrifera was the principal source of antiquity andB. sacra was the principal species of classical times.Commiphora myrrha is the chief source of
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Medicinal Benefits of Frankincense: Future Approach to Effective Drug Design

The Natural Products Journal
Frankincense is obtained from the tree, which belongs to the Bowellia family. Frankincense is found in China, India, Middle-East Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and different parts of Africa.
Abdullah Al Lawati, Tahlil Waladwadi, Ayman N. Alhabsi, Nouf Al Rawahi, Fatema Al Breiki, Meetham Al Lawati, Srijit Das   +6 more
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Boswellia papyrifera (Frankincense) Trees in Ethiopia and Eritrea: Review

Journal of Landscape Ecology
The Boswellia papyrifera, a deciduous tree species vital for frankincense production, is indigenous to the drylands of Africa, particularly Eritrea and Ethiopia.
A. Mekoya, Y. Adgo
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Frankincense: A potential phytotherapeutic agent in cancer treatment

Plant Science Today
Plant-isolated compounds are the roadmap for the modern pharmaceutical industry due to the anticancer activities of their bioactive constituents and metabolites. Boswellia sacra (Burseraceae) oleo gum resin has cytotoxic potential for the cure of various
Khan Foziya, Rashan Luay, Shehzad Adeeb, Fatima Atiya   +3 more
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Comparison and identification of aroma components in 21 kinds of frankincense with variety and region based on the odor intensity characteristic spectrum constructed by HS–SPME–GC–MS combined with E-nose

Food Research International
Frankincense is an important seasoning and spice known for its distinctive and intricate flavor profile. Considering the considerable variation in the aromatic quality of frankincense due to geographical origin, species diversity and cultivation ...
Xinming Chen, Dandan Yang, Lin Huang, Mengqi Li, Jihai Gao, Can Liu, Xiaoming Bao, Zhizhi Huang, Jinhui Yang, Hao-zhou Huang, Dingkun Zhang, Runchun Xu   +11 more
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