The Boswellia tree has long been used in traditional Indian, Arab, African rituals and medicines. This gum resin from several species of Boswellia is also known as frankincense, which has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula for more than 5,000 years. Frankincense has been used in traditional medicines to treat inflammatory diseases, and recent modern trials have shown Boswellia gum resin is very effective for joint pain.