Is Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute vegetarian?

Boswellia Carterii Gum Absolute, also known as Olibanum or Frankincense Absolute, is derived from the resinoid extracted from the dried, ground gum exudate (oleo-gum-resin) of the olibanum tree, Boswellia carterii, family Burseraceae. It may contain resin acids and their esters.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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