Frankincense (Boswellia serrata): Plant, Resin, and Traditional Uses #3562317 (License: Personal Use)

This botanical illustration shows the Boswellia serrata tree, characterized by its pinnately compound green leaves and clusters of small white flowers with red centers. Adjacent is a pile of translucent, golden-yellow frankincense resin tears, exuded when the bark is incised. The resin has been used for millennia in religious ceremonies, perfumery, and traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Used on herbal medicine, aromatherapy, or ethnobotany web pages to visually connect the source plant with its harvested product; targets users seeking natural remedies, historical botany, or essential oil ingredients.