Evidence supporting the use of: Frankincense
For the health condition: Injuries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Frankincense has a long history of traditional use in various cultures, particularly in Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern medicine, as a remedy for wounds and injuries. Historically, it has been applied topically or used in poultices to help heal cuts, sores, and other injuries, primarily due to its reputed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The resin contains bioactive compounds such as boswellic acids, which are thought to contribute to these effects.
However, while there is a rich tradition of using frankincense for injuries, scientific studies directly examining its effectiveness for healing wounds or injuries in humans are limited. Some laboratory and animal studies have shown that extracts from frankincense may reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Most scientific research has focused on its use for chronic inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis rather than acute injuries.
In summary, the use of frankincense for supporting or treating injuries is primarily supported by traditional practices, with some preliminary scientific rationale but insufficient clinical evidence to strongly validate its effectiveness for this purpose.
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collagen
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turmeric
dandelion
dog rose
dyer’s woad root
endo-peptidase
exo-peptidase
fungal protease
ginger
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-glutamine
l-proline
licorice root
spruce
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
papain
protease
protein
purified silver
reishi mushroom
serratiopeptidase
silicon
trypsin
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
chickweed
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hedychium spicatum
chaff flower
boxthorne
yarrow
moss
myrrh
solomon's seal
amber
sheep's sorrel
wintergreen
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
abies spectabilis
geranium
arnica
Aralia
Avens
Asclepias cordifolia
akebia
Animal Tissue
Antler
Aquilegia viridiflora
Asiaticoside
Ardisia
Agave
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Albizia
Aconite
Ajuga
Aucubin
Anserina
Albumin
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Ampelopsis
Agonandra
Agrimonia pilosa
Acemannan
Acetylsalicylic acid
Abuta
Alkanna
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
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Bee Propolis
Biopeptide
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Black spruce
Blackthorn
Bulnesia sarmientoi
Blubber oil
Blepharis
Black-Eyed Susan
Boswellic Acid
Beef Protein
Barleria
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Benzoin
Begonia fimbristipula
Banyan
Bletilla
Black root
Comfrey
Centella triterpenes
Calendula
Casearia esculenta
Common Monkey Flower
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Ceylon Leadwort
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
cypress
Cranesbill
Chinese Thoroughwax
Carlina
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Ceanothus integerrimus
Connective tissue growth factor
Cocklebur
Collinsonia
Castor Oil
Calyptridium umbellatum
Casearia sylvestris
Didymocarpus
Deer Root
Damulin A
Deer Velvet
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
Dwarf Nettle
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Epidermal Growth Factor
Erythropalum scandens
Erigeron
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Erodium cicutarium
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Echinacea
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Euphorbia
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Other health conditions supported by Frankincense
Abdominal PainArthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Epilepsy
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Inflammation
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Memory and Brain Function
Migraine
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sinus Infection
Skin (infections)
Stress
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores