Boswellia
Boswellia serrata
also known as Indian frankincense, Salai guggal
An Ayurvedic resin from the frankincense tree whose boswellic acids inhibit the 5-LOX inflammatory pathway, supporting joint comfort.
- May ease osteoarthritis pain
- Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inflammation pathway
- Used in Ayurveda for thousands of years
- May support inflammatory bowel disease
- Anti-inflammatory action distinct from COX pathway
Active in Boswellic acids (especially AKBA), Terpenes, Resin.
Generally well tolerated
May increase menstrual flow
Use caution in pregnancy — uterine stimulant traditionally
Possible GI upset
Research
- Corrigendum to "Boswellia Serrata suppress fipronil-induced neuronal necrosis and neurobehavioral alterations via promoted inhibition of oxidative/inflammatory/apoptotic pathways" [Sci. Total Environ., 785, (2021), 147384].
- Tumor-suppressing efficacy of essential oil of Boswellia serrata gum resin and its synergistic effect on doxorubicin-induced growth inhibition of breast cancer cells.
- [Herbal treatment options for post-viral symptoms and long COVID].
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