Boswellia Carterii Extract

Boswellia Carterii Extract is a standardized botanical ingredient derived from the gum resin of Boswellia carterii Birdw., a resin-producing tree traditionally known as frankincense. The extract is produced using food-grade extraction processes and standardized to naturally occurring boswellic acids, the key bioactive constituents of frankincense.

Shaanxi Jiuyuan Biotechnology manufactures Boswellia extract under a strict GMP quality management system, ensuring consistent active content, traceable raw materials, and stable batch-to-batch quality for global customers in the dietary supplement, functional food, and cosmetic industries.

Its main active ingredient is Boswellic acids,including alpha frankincense, beta frankincense, acetyl beta frankincense, and 11 keto beta frankincense.These ingredients have significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and immune regulatory effects.

Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii Birdw.

Family: Burseraceae

Part Used: Gum Resin (Oleo-gum-resin)

Common Name: Frankincense

Boswellia carterii is primarily native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. Its resin has been traded and used for centuries and should be clearly distinguished from Boswellia serrata, a different species commonly used in Indian botanical preparations.

The raw frankincense resin used in our extract is carefully selected based on botanical identity, appearance, and purity. Incoming raw materials undergo identity verification and quality screening prior to production, including moisture, ash, and visual inspection, ensuring suitability for standardized extraction.

Key Bioactive Constituents

Boswellia Carterii Extract is naturally rich in boswellic acids, including:

β-Boswellic Acid

Acetyl-β-Boswellic Acid

11-Keto-β-Boswellic Acid (KBA)

3-O-Acetyl-11-Keto-β-Boswellic Acid (AKBA)

These triterpenic acids are considered the primary functional components of frankincense.

Available Specifications

Total Boswellic Acids: 65% (HPLC) for typical, 60%, 90%(available)

AKBA: 10% / 20% (customizable)

Custom specifications available upon request

Modern studies suggest that boswellic acids may interact with multiple biological pathways associated with inflammatory response modulation. In particular:

Boswellic acids have been shown to inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), an enzyme involved in leukotriene synthesis.

AKBA is recognized as one of the more biologically active boswellic acids, often studied for its role in regulating cellular signaling pathways related to inflammatory balance.

Additional research indicates potential antioxidant-related activity through interaction with oxidative stress pathways.

These mechanisms help explain why Boswellia extracts are widely studied in the context of joint health, mobility support, and overall inflammatory balance, without being classified as pharmaceutical agents.

Traditional Use

Frankincense has a long history of traditional use in Middle Eastern, African, and Mediterranean cultures. Historically, the resin was valued for:

• Supporting comfort and mobility in traditional herbal systems
• Use in incense and ceremonial practices
• General wellness applications in traditional medicine systems

Modern Applications

In modern formulations, Boswellia Carterii Extract is commonly used in:

• Dietary supplements for joint and mobility support
• Sports nutrition formulations targeting physical recovery
• Functional foods focused on active lifestyle consumers
• Cosmetic and personal care products, where botanical extracts with antioxidant-related properties are preferred

Applications vary by market and formulation type, and usage should comply with local regulatory requirements.

Production Process (Overview)

Raw Resin
→ Food-grade Extraction
→ Filtration & Centrifugation
→ Concentration
→ Drying
→ Milling & Blending
→ Finished Product Testing

Jiuyuan Manufacturing Advantages

• GMP-certified production workshops covering over 70,000 m²
• Fully automated centrifugation and filtration systems for high extract clarity
• Particle size control from 8–350 mesh, tailored to customer requirements
• Dedicated in-house quality control and R&D teams

Each batch is tested according to internal and international quality standards:

Identification: TLC / HPTLC

Assay: HPLC (Total Boswellic Acids, AKBA)

Heavy Metals: Compliant with USP / EP limits

Microbiology: Food & supplement grade compliance

Residual Solvents: Food-grade standards

A complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

JIUYUAN BIOTECH only selects high-quality frankincense as raw materials, and adopts extraction methods such as ultrasonic assisted extraction and microwave extraction, the latest purification technology, and strict quality control procedures to ensure that each batch of products meets international standards. In addition, the green and environmentally friendly production process is adopted to reduce solvent residues and environmental pollution, in line with the requirements of sustainable development. These advantages not only ensure the high quality and safety of the products, but also improve production efficiency and market competitiveness, providing a solid foundation for the wide application of the products.

If you have any questions, or you need free samples, please send an email to: info@jiuybiotech.com

Packaging: 1 kg / 5 kg aluminum foil bag, 25 kg fiber drum

MOQ: 25 kg

Lead Time: 7–15 working days

Customization: OEM / Private Label / Specification adjustment supported

Scientific References

1. 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibition by AKBA
Boswellic acids such as AKBA have been shown to inhibit the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme via a selective mechanism, which is one of the proposed biological activities associated with inflammatory pathways.
PubMed: 5-Lipoxygenase inhibition by acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23194864/ PubMed

2. Boswellic Acids in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
Boswellic acids, including KBA and AKBA, have been reviewed for their role in modulating leukotriene synthesis and other immune pathways related to inflammatory processes.
PubMed: Boswellic Acids and Their Role in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27671822/ PubMed

3. Frankincense Traditional Use and Phytotherapy Review
A comprehensive review of frankincense (Boswellia species) covering traditional applications and scientific investigation into inflammatory and other physiological effects.
PubMed: Frankincense (Boswellia species): from traditional applications to novel phytotherapy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24716181/ PubMed

4. Comparative Properties of Frankincense Preparations
Study comparing different frankincense nutraceuticals for their boswellic acid compositions and cytokine release inhibition in laboratory tests.
PubMed: Comparative Investigation of Frankincense Nutraceuticals
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31581678/ PubMed

5. Boswellia carterii Infl ammation Research
Investigation into Boswellia carterii oleogum resin and its potent boswellic acid AKBA fraction for enhanced anti-inflammatory activity in preclinical testing.
PubMed: Boswellia carterii liquisolid systems with promoted anti-inflammatory activity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25895614/ PubMed

6. Safety Profile of AKBA-Enriched Extracts
A toxicological evaluation of an AKBA-enriched Boswellia extract (5-Loxin®) indicating a broad safety margin in preclinical safety studies.
PubMed: Safety and Toxicological Evaluation of a Novel Standardized AKBA-Enriched Boswellia Extract
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20021046/ PubMed

7. Effects on Infection, Inflammation & Oral Health
Overview of Boswellia effects in contexts such as inflammation, microbial infection, and oral health, supporting broader scientific interest in frankincense compounds.
PubMed: Effects of Frankincense Compounds on Infection, Inflammation, and Oral Health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35807419/ PubMed

8. Boswellic Acids Non-competitive 5-LOX Inhibition & Traditional Use
Older foundational study reviewing the non-competitive inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis by boswellic acids and summarizing traditional use in inflammatory conditions.
PubMed: Boswellic acids as the active principle in treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12244881/

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