Incense with exceptional healing properties is extracted from the resin of its bark. Well known and revered in the East for its oily, aromatic resin and its anti-inflammatory and medicinal properties.
Its name, Boswellia or Indian incense. A tree native to India and currently cultivated in South Asia and North Africa. It grows as a shrub in mountainous regions with alkaline soil and adapts perfectly to very hot climates even without water.
There are many types of shrubs within this species and the most used for medical and cosmetic treatments is the Boswellia Serrata y the type of incense it produces is called Salai.
Since ancient times, in India they already used it to make soaps, perfumes, cosmetics and masks to care for and rejuvenate the skin.
In Medicine Ayurveda continues to be used to improve health and prevent diseases. Its incense has a soft and relaxing aroma and is used to celebrate religious ceremonies, promote moments of meditation and relaxation.
A artisanal process
The process continues to be artisanal extraction. Cuts are made in Boswellia trees to obtain pieces of bark from which an oily resin (like milky sap) and a rubbery texture appears. It is allowed to solidify naturally in the open air.
The next step is to collect the hardened resin and extract the Indian Frankincense with all its excellent beauty and medicinal properties.
Properties
The concentration of its active compounds gives it extraordinary power as an antioxidant, antimicrobial and antifungal. The boswellic acid found among its components is a great natural anti-inflammatory .
In GGcare we use the extract of Indian frankincense boswellia serrata gum to take full advantage of its soothing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties in our products.
We have formulated the soothing body cream expressly for all types of tired, irritated, attacked, dehydrated or very sensitive skin. In addition, it is designed for people in oncological processes and to help their extreme sensitivity.
Quickly soothes itchy skin whatever its origin: insect bites, kidney failure, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, tightness, irritation, burns, allergies. Itching in general.
You can apply the soothing cream after your daily shower or at any time of the day when you feel itchy. Its effects are immediate, progressively relieving the itching. In addition, it gives you aroma and well-being. Thanks to Indian incense, it helps reduce dark areas of your skin.
Consult the bibliography at:
1. Effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin on patients with chronic colitis. 2. arthritis: Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. 3. asthma: Study of Boswellic Acids against pulmonary fibrosis.
