Boswellia Overview Other Names: boswellia, boswellia serrata, boswella, boswellin, frankincense Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata Background • Boswellia serrata is a tree found in the rocky hills and dry regions of northern Africa, India, and parts of the Middle East. • The plant's gum resin is used to produce boswellia extract, which may be taken by mouth or used on the skin. • In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, boswellia has long been used to address arthritis, reduce swelling and pain,