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Is Boswellia Serrata Gum vegan?

Boswellia Serrata Gum

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Boswellia Serrata Gum is the bark exudate (oleo-gum-resin) of Boswellia serrata, a tree of the family Burseraceae, also known as Indian frankincense.

Also known as Frankincense, Indian Frankincense Gum, Olibanum
INCI name Boswellia Serrata Gum
CAS number 8050-07-5
EC number 308-366-6
CosIng ID 74715
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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