Boswellia serrata

(bos-WEH-lee-uh seh-RAY-tuh) A tree that belongs to the incense tree family. The tree's amber-colored resin is used in incense. The resin has anti-inflammatory effects and has been used to treat arthritis, asthma, and ulcerative colitis. It is also being studied in the treatment of brain tumors. Also called frankincense tree.