13 Mar
Our Blog On Boswellia Serrata
Boswellia serrata contains chemicals that might decrease swelling and increase the body’s immune response. Extracts of the Boswellia serrata sap, bark, and other plant parts have been taken by mouth for therapeutic purposes.
People use Boswellia serrata for osteoarthritis. It is also used for many other purposes, including asthma, diabetes, and stroke, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses. There is also no good evidence to support using Boswellia serrata for COVID-19.
The sap from Boswellia serrata is sometimes used to make Frankincense. Frankincense is typically applied to the skin or inhaled as aromatherapy. For information on those uses, see Frankincense.
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What is Boswellia serrata good for?
Of these, Boswellia serrata is most commonly used for medicine. Boswellia is taken by mouth for brain injury, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, swelling of the fluid-filled pads in the joints (bursitis), and swelling of tendons (tendonitis).
Who should not take Boswellia?
If you have gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may not be able to take boswellia. Two case reports describe dangerously elevated INR (a test used to measure blood clotting) in people who were taking warfarin (Coumadin), a type of drug often referred to as a “blood thinner”.
Can you take Boswellia everyday?
When taken by mouth: Boswellia serrata is likely safe for most adults. Boswellia serrata extract has been used safely in doses up to 1000 mg daily for up to 6 months. It usually doesn’t cause major side effects. But some people have reported stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, and itching.
Is Boswellia safe for your liver?
Despite wide scale use as an herbal supplement, Boswellia extract has not been convincingly linked to published instances of clinically apparent liver injury.
What is the strongest anti-inflammatory herb?
10 Herbs and Spices That Fight Inflammation
- Bosewellia Serrata (Four acids in boswellia resin contribute to the herb’s anti-inflammatory properties. These acids inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), an enzyme that produces leukotriene. Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) is thought to be the most powerful of the four boswellic acids.)
- Ginger. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a delicious spice with a peppery yet sweet flavor. …
- Garlic. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular spice with a strong smell and taste. …
- Turmeric. …
- Cardamom. …
- Black pepper. …
- Ginseng. …
- Green tea. …
- Rosemary.