Boswellia serrata is an herbal extract from the Boswellia serrata tree, also known as Indian frankincense. It has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India to treat inflammatory conditions. Boswellia serrata contains chemicals that might decrease swelling and increase the bodys immune response. Extracts of the Boswellia serrata sap, bark, and other plant parts have been taken by mouth for therapeutic purposes. Boswellia serrata is available as a resin, pill, or cream.
Positive effects:
- Boswellia serrata may help reduce inflammation and benefit people with certain health conditions.
- Taking certain Boswellia serrata extracts alone or together with other ingredients can somewhat reduce pain and improve movement in people with osteoarthritis.
Negative effects:
- Boswellia serrata may cause digestive side effects, such as nausea, acid reflux, and diarrhea.
- Boswellia serrata might change how quickly the liver breaks down certain medications, which could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Ingredients or materials:
- Boswellia serrata contains chemicals that might decrease swelling and increase the bodys immune response.
- Boswellia serrata extract is a gum resin isolated from the frankincense tree.
- Boswellia serrata contains essential oils, terpenoids, sugars, and volatile oils and prominently several pentacyclic triterpene acids such as beta-boswellic acid.
- Micro Ingredients Organic Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder contains 65% Boswellic Acid.
