frankincense tree

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003342",
  "term": "frankincense tree",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A tree that belongs to the incense tree family. The tree’s amber-colored resin is used in incense. The resin has anti-inflammatory effects and has been used to treat arthritis, asthma, and ulcerative colitis. It is also being studied in the treatment of brain tumors. Also called Boswellia serrata.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Boswellia serrata"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/frankincense-tree/"
}