Boswellia dalzielii | |
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bark of Boswellia dalzielii | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Burseraceae |
Genus: | Boswellia |
Species: | B. dalzielii |
Binomial name | |
Boswellia dalzielii Hutch. |
Boswellia dalzielii is a tree species in the genus Boswellia found in Africa. The bark of this plant is used in traditional medicines.
Gallic and were isolated as the main antibacterial and antioxidant principles of the stem bark of B. dalzielii. 4'-Methoxy-(E)-resveratrol 3-O-rutinoside, incensole and b-sitosterol were also isolated.