Frankincense (Kunthirikkam) is widely used in India as an air freshener and also for religious purposes. The resin from the bark of Boswellia serrata tree is also known as dhoop and is burnt to release the fumes which have a peculiar smell. Frankincense is often light yellow in colour and is widely used in perfumes and its essential oil is used in aromatherapy. It is believed that burning frankincense and inhaling the fumes brings good health. Also Read Simple computational models can predict post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Frankincense is known to have anti-inflammatory properties