PMID: Daru. 2011 ;19(4):288-94. PMID: 22615671 Abstract Title: The effect of Frankincense in the treatment of moderate plaque-induced gingivitis: a double blinded randomized clinical trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Extract of Boswellia Serrata species has been used in the Indian traditional medicine in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases. The present …
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Sandalwood oil appears to be effective in the painless treatment of cutaneous warts caused by human papillomavirus.
PMID: Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Jan ;57(1):93-95. Epub 2017 Feb 1. PMID: 28954520 Abstract Title: Topical Sandalwood Oil for Common Warts. Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of sandalwood oil for cutaneous viral warts caused by human papillomavirus. Sandalwood oil was applied topically twice daily for 12 weeks to cutaneous …
Sandalwood oil and turmeric-based cream prevents ionizing radiation-induced dermatitis in breast cancer patients.
PMID: Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jun 24 ;4(3). Epub 2017 Jun 24. PMID: 28930259 Abstract Title: Sandalwood Oil and Turmeric-Based Cream Prevents Ionizing Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients: Clinical Study. Abstract: : : The primary objective of this study was to ascertain the benefit of Vicco turmeric Ayurvedic cream (VTC; Vicco Laboratories, Mumbai, India) sandalwood …
Alpha-santalol inhibited the migration of breast cancer cells.
PMID: Anticancer Res. 2018 08 ;38(8):4475-4480. PMID: 30061212 Abstract Title: Alpha-Santalol, a Component of Sandalwood Oil Inhibits Migration of Breast Cancer Cells by Targeting theβ-catenin Pathway. Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIM: Alpha-santalol, a terpenoid found in sandalwood oil has been shown to inhibit breast cancer cell growth in vitro by inducing apoptosis, but the mechanisms underlying the growth …
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East Indian sandalwood oil confers neuroprotection and geroprotection.
PMID: RSC Adv. 2018 Oct 3 ;8(59):33753-33774. Epub 2018 Oct 2. PMID: 30319772 Abstract Title: East Indian sandalwood ( L.) oil confers neuroprotection and geroprotection inactivating SKN-1/Nrf2 signaling pathway. Abstract: East Indian Sandalwood Oil (EISO) has diverse beneficial effects and has been used for thousands of years in traditional folk-medicine for treatment of different human ailments. …
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Composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from myrrh and frankincense.
n/a PMID: Oncol Lett. 2013 Oct ;6(4):1140-1146. Epub 2013 Aug 8. PMID: 24137478 Abstract Title: Composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from myrrh and frankincense. Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from two species, myrrh and frankincense, by hydrodistillation. Using gas …
Sandalwood essential oil may have the potential of mitigating cardiac rhythm and blood pressure indices changes induced with doxorubicin.
PMID: Pharmacology. 2019 Nov 20:1-9. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31747659 Abstract Title: Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiac Abnormalities in Rats: Attenuation via Sandalwood Oil. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The clinical use of doxorubicin (DOX) is challenged by its incremental dose-related cardiotoxicity.OBJECTIVE: The aim of the hereby study was to investigate sandalwood essential oil (SEO) against DOX-induced cardiac toxicity.METHODS: Male …
Differential effects of selective frankincense essential oil versus non-selective sandalwood essential oil on cultured bladder cancer cells.
PMID: Chin Med. 2014 ;9:18. Epub 2014 Jul 2. PMID: 25006348 Abstract Title: Differential effects of selective frankincense (Ru Xiang) essential oil versus non-selective sandalwood (Tan Xiang) essential oil on cultured bladder cancer cells: a microarray and bioinformatics study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Frankincense (Boswellia carterii, known as Ru Xiang in Chinese) and sandalwood (Santalum album, known …
Cardioprotective and antioxidant effects of oleogum resin.
PMID: Chin J Nat Med. 2014 May ;12(5):345-50. PMID: 24856757 Abstract Title: Cardioprotective and antioxidant effects of oleogum resin"Olibanum"from Bos Boswellia carteri Birdw. (Bursearceae). Abstract: One of the leading causes of death worldwide is cardiovascular disease, hence searching for a cure is an important endeavor. The totally safe, edible, and inexpensive Boswellia plant exudate, known …
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Analgesic effects of crude extracts and fractions of Omani frankincense obtained from traditional medicinal plant Boswellia sacra.
PMID: Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2014 Sep ;7S1:S485-90. PMID: 25312172 Abstract Title: Analgesic effects of crude extracts and fractions of Omani frankincense obtained from traditional medicinal plant Boswellia sacra on animal models. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the analgesic effect of Boswellia sacra (B. sacra), which could support the Omani traditional uses of frankincense for …
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