Boswellia is an herbal extract derived from the bark of the Boswellia serrata tree. The resin made from boswellia has been used in traditional African and Asian medicine for centuries. Boswellia is rich in a natural compound called boswellic acid that has anti-inflammatory properties. Its various medicinal properties may be essential in treating chronic inflammatory conditions as well as a host of other diseases. An in-vitro study suggested that the essential oil from boswellia may impair the growth of skin cancer cells without causing any damage to the liver and healthy cells nearby. A 2016 study reports that boswellia exhibits antitumori properties and may be toxic to cancerous cells. While further studies are warranted to confirm this, boswellia does show significant potential as an option for cancer treatment.