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Boswellia

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Indian frankincense
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Boswellia serrata

Description: Boswellia is a tree from India. It is from burseraceae family. Its fragrant oleoresin is used medicinally. Boswellia is an herbal remedy from Ayurvedic Medicin.

Oral Uses

  • Asthma RatingRatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory and an antiasthmatic; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Osteoarthritis RatingRatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; improves mobility; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Bursitis RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Colitis RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces duration and severity; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces duration and severity; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General arthritic conditions RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates inflammation, pain and other symptoms; improves mobility. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General joint conditions RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates inflammation, pain and other symptoms; improves mobility. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiasthmatic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an antiasthmatic; alleviates asthma symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antirheumatic RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Boswellia is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Discutient RatingRating

    Boswellia is a discutient; shrinks, reduces or eliminates tumors. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Boswellia is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Acne RatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates symptoms. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Boils RatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates symptoms. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General fungal infections RatingRating

    Boswellia is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Ringworm RatingRating

    Boswellia is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Wrinkles RatingRating

    Boswellia reduces wrinkles. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRating

    Boswellia is an antifungal; fights fungus. Apply boswellia containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use boswellia if you are pregnant. The safety for breast-feeding women, children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Boswellia is available in tablet and capsule form.

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