August 2017 PMID 28381769

A Review of Anti-inflammatory Terpenoids from the Incense Gum Resins Frankincense and Myrrh.

Toshio Morikawa, Hisashi Matsuda, Masayuki Yoshikawa

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What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect a general acknowledgment of the medicinal potential of the compounds, with phrases like 'This could be a breakthrough in inflammation treatment,' indicating some optimism. The tone remains mostly supportive and curious, without extensive critique or technical engagement, illustrating a moderate level of interest and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show agreement with the significance of the research, with comments highlighting the potential therapeutic benefits of the identified terpenoids.

InterestModerate interest

Participants display moderate interest, discussing possible applications and the historical medicinal use of frankincense and myrrh without deep technical engagement.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Interaction appears to be superficial, mostly comprising brief comments acknowledging the article without detailed analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of the discussions seems limited, as comments do not suggest widespread changes in practice or deep scientific debate.

Abstract in brief

  • Frankincense and myrrh, used historically as incense, also have medicinal properties that help treat inflammation, cancer, and aid in wound healing.
  • Several terpenoids from these resins were identified to inhibit nitric oxide production, which is linked to inflammation, in activated mouse immune cells.
  • The review focuses on analyzing the structures of these anti-inflammatory terpenoids and their effectiveness in reducing inflammation by blocking nitric oxide synthesis.]

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A review of anti-inflammatory terpenoids from the incense gum resins frankincense and myrrh. https://t.co/4fEFLXAOLo

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@healthtimetaylo · X

A review of anti-inflammatory terpenoids from the incense gum resins frankincense and myrrh. https://t.co/4fEFLXAOLo

Dec 7, 2019 · 40 followers View post →