Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9557164 Phytochemistry 2005 16 Pages PDF
Abstract
Six different olibanum samples with certified botanical origin (two Boswellia carteri, and Boswellia sacra, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia serrata) were analyzed by headspace SPME-GC/MS in order to define their mono-, sesqui- and diterpenic composition, as pertinent criteria of identification. The chemical composition of olibanum, which is demonstrated to be different for each Boswellia species allowed the determination of the taxonomic origin of frankincense samples purchased on various markets, of olibanum used in traditional incense mixtures and of an archaeological frankincense sample.
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