Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) is a medium sized branching tree that grows in the dry, mountainous regions of India. Skin Actives Scientific’s extract of Indian frankincense is standarized for the active triterpenoids, called boswellic acids.
Properties: collagen synthesis and structure, anti-age, anti-inflammatory.
Use: add one teaspoon to 4 oz. of cream or lotion and mix. The powder will not dissolve immediately but will release components slowly into the cream/lotion.
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Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) is a medium sized branching tree that grows in the dry, mountainous regions of India. Skin Actives Scientific’s extract of Indian frankincense, standarized for the active boswellic acids, has great properties that makes it an ideal active for skin care:
1) elastase (protease) and hyaluronidase inhibitor, a life preserver for the dermal matrix.
2) inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, the reason why this extract has been used since Biblical times to alleviate arthritis. The enzyme 5-lipoxygenase catalyses the two first steps in the oxygenation of arachidonic acid which is converted to leukotrienes. Leukotrienes affect inflammation, part of the immune response that defends us from pathogens. Unfortunately, leukotrienes can also be mediators of hypersensitivity reactions and allergy.
References
Huang, Mou-Tuan; Badmaev, Vladimir; Ding, Yu; Liu, Yue; Xie, Jian-Guo; Ho, Chi-Tang. (2000) Anti-tumor and anti-carcinogenic activities of triterpenoid, -boswellic acid. BioFactors (2000), 13(1-4), 225-230.
Ammon HP. , Safayhi H., Mack T., Sabieraj J. (1993) Mechanism of antiinflammatory actions of curcumine and boswellic acids. J Ethnopharmacol.: 38(2-3):113-9.
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