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Frankincense OilBoswellia carteri , (which I’ll refer to as

“frankincense” from now on) is the subject of

intensive study for tumor prevention. Interestingly,

while frankincense is typically considered a

Middle Eastern herb (and is often associated

as one of the gifts from the Magi to the infant

Christ child), it probably originated in East Africa

and was also known—through trade—

in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine.

In fact, both countries continue to explore the

uses of frankincense today, along with many

other nations that are examining the ways

frankincense oil works to stop cancer growth.

As it turns out, frankincense oil shows a variety

of ways to interfere with tumors. One laboratory

study, comparing it to sandalwood oil, found

 that frankincense oil works along an oxidativepathway to inhibit tumor growth in bladder

cancer cells (and only affected the cancer,

without damaging normal, healthy cells). This

seems counterintuitive, because we tend to

 think that all oxidative stress is always bad, all

 the time. But that’s not entirely true—at least

where cancer cells are concerned. A tumor

cell wants to protect itself against oxidative

When cancer develops, it can seem

nstoppable. While it is true that many factors

an create the conditions for tumors, we can

ntervene. Nature has presented us with a

aluable gift to keep our cells healthy and to

top the progression of cancer: frankincenseil from the boswellia tree. How frankincense

il is different from boswellia extract and how

hey both work to protect you from cancer is

he topic of this Terry Talks Nutrition ® .

Frankincense and Boswelliahe boswellia tree creates a precious resin

ong used in perfumes and natural medicines.

Oil produced from this resin is called

rankincense oil. Extracts of the resin, called

boswellia,” are also becoming well-accepted

or their powerful health benefits. However,here are a few different subtypes of the

oswellia tree, each producing resins with

lightly different medicinal components.

Boswellia serrata and Boswellia carteri  are the

ources for the oil and extract I’ll be discussing.

ombined, these natural medicines can

rovide superior benefits in fighting back

gainst cancer.

The fear of cancer is very real for man

people. Maybe that’s the case for you.

Perhaps your family history, past work

or home environments, or even past

lifestyle habits make you worried

about what the future holds and what

you can do for active prevention. Or

maybe you have already dealt with thi

challenging disease and are in search

of interventions to better assure long

 term health.

Fortunately, the ancient herb

Frankincense oil from the boswellia

 tree can stop inflammatory cellular

damage, inhibit the destructive effectsof oxidation, and can stop cancer and

 tumor growth.

• Stop DNA-damaging inflammation

and oxidation

• Protect cells throughout the body

• Stop cancer formation and

 tumor growth

• Neutralize cancer-causing

compounds

HERE IS THE FORMULA I SUGGEST:

Proprietary Complex 300 m

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) Gum Resin

Extract standardized to contain ≥ 70%

Total Organic Boswellic Acids with AKBA

≥ 10%, with < 5% beta-boswellic acids,

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri ) Oil CO2 

(Resin) Extract

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CANCER PREVENTION

Frankincense and Boswellia = A Cancer Free ZoneBoth of these powerful botanicals stop cancer in many ways: They prevent oxidative stress from

amaging cells, stop the inflammation that causes poor DNA replication, and directly inhibit tumor

ormation by specifically eliminating cancer cells.

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tress like any other healthy cell. Frankincense

il interferes with the ability of tumor cells to

ffectively protect themselves against

xidative stress and cell death.

Other work shows that frankincense oil can

top the progression of breast cancer cells. In

his case, the actions seem to be slightlyifferent. Frankincense oil suppresses the

ormation of the network of breast cancer cells

o the point where the researchers consider

hat the oil “may be effective for advanced

reast cancer.” Here, as in the case of the

ladder cancer research, the frankincense oil

nly affected the cancerous cells and did no

arm to healthy cell structures.

imilar results have been seen for pancreatic

ancer cell studies as well. I think this research is

xciting because it shows consistency in the

ctions of frankincense oil—it harms only cancerells while leaving normal cells untouched.

Aside from fighting cancer, compounds from

rankincense oil have been researched for

ver and brain cell protection, and anti-

nflammatory abilities as a potential treatment

or ulcerative colitis.

Boswellia ExtractAn extract from Boswellia serrata  (which I’ll

imply refer to as “boswellia” from now on) is

ne of few, and certainly one of the most

ffective, inhibitors of 5-LOX inflammation.-LOX (5-lipoxygenase) enzyme activity leads

o tumor formation and inflammatory digestive,

espiratory, and cardiovascular conditions.

One of the primary beneficial anti-inflammatory

ompounds in boswellia is AKBA, (acetyl-11-

eto-B-boswellic acid). AKBA’s strength has

een shown in laboratory studies that have

ound it can inhibit the replication of leukemia

nd prostate cancer cells, oral pathogens and

acteria, pain from osteoarthritis, and the

elease of NF-kB—a marker for many diseases,

ncluding clogged arteries.

Choosing the Right Frankincense Oiland Boswellia

or frankincense oil, I recommend a

upercritical CO2  extract. This method uses

arbon dioxide in liquid form, which is odorless,

asteless, and non-toxic. It works at extremely

ow temperatures to preserve sensitive plant

onstituents and avoid the risk of biologically

active components being destroyed by

oxidation and heat. It is a 100 percent natural

way to keep highly-concentrated, active

compounds in the extract, and makes them a

very effective ingredient.

As I mentioned, one of boswellia’s mostpowerful components is AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-

B-boswellic acid), which is why it is so often

 the focus of research and why I believe an

extract standardized for AKBA content is

essential. Beware though, as some extracts

have artificially increased or “spiked” levels of

 the compound. I don’t think that’s a complete

enough approach—there are other compounds

in the plant that are beneficial, too.

However, I don’t believe that an unstandardized

boswellia is the answer, either. First, it may

have as little as 1 percent AKBA, which may

diminish benefits a great deal. Secondly, one of

 the compounds in boswellia—beta-boswellic

acid —is actually pro-inflammatory. Leaving

beta-boswellic acid at its natural levels as

you’d find in unstandardized extracts can mean

 that up to 25 percent of the herb would have an

inflammation-causing compound.

A balanced approach is best. The boswellia

extract I recommend is standardized so that

The causes of cancer are varied, and can be genetically influenced. However, while there are manexternal reasons why tumor formation begins, they have one central result: free radicals that causcell-damaging inflammation and oxidation and tip the balance toward cancer.

FORMATION OF FREE RADICALS THAT CAUSE CANCER

The Gift of Life: Frankincense Oil

you’re getting at least 10 percent AKBA

virtually no beta-boswellic acids. This way

get the best of both worlds—a true, com

boswellia with all of the good components

need with none of the disadvantag

amounts of beta-boswellic acid.

A Gift for Amazing HealthFrankincense oil has a long history, b

cherished through the millennia for its he

power. I believe that frankincense oil, comb

with boswellia extract, can help you streng

your cells and stop the processes that can

 to tumor growth as well. Trust these wond

botanical gifts from the boswellia tree to b

amazing health to you every day.