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Boswellia

Boswellia is a moderate to large branching tree found in the dry, hilly areas of India. When the tree trunk is tapped, a gummy oleoresin is exuded. A purified extract of this resin is used in modern herbal preparations. Also known as Indian frankincense, boswellia serrata’s essential oil is an ingredient in many oriental perfumes, and is closely related to the incense of Biblical renown.

Boswellia Historical Use

There are many medicinal plants of great therapeutic value referred to in the ancient Favorable Effects systems of Ayurveda. The two important Ayurveda tratises, Sushrita Samhita, and Charak Samhita, describe the anti-rheumatic activity of guggals (gum resins of certain trees), especially those of the tree Boswellia serrata, whose extract the ancients claimed to have potent anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. Boswellia is one of several ancient herbal remedies that are now on the cutting edge of alternative a substance used in managing discofort.

Boswellia Remedy For

Arthritis
Rheumatism
An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Problem due to narrowing of air passage
Bronchitis

In traditional a substance used in managing discofort the gum from the boswellia tree is credited with astringent, stimulant, expectorant, increased urination, diaphoretic, antipuretic, stomachic, emmenagogue, ecbolic and antiseptic properties.
The therapeutic benefits of boswellia have been demonstrated by tests designed to collect information on anti-arthritic compounds. Boswellia has been shown effective, and in many cases, better than drugs like Phenylbutazone, and other anti-inflammatory drugs.

Boswellia Active Constituents

The gum oleoresin consists of essential oils, gum, and terpenoids. The terpenoid portion contains the boswellic acids that have been shown to be active constituents in boswellia. Also present are; sugars like D-galactose, D-arabinose, D-xylose, and D-manose, volatile oil and uronic acids.

Boswellia Typical Dosage

The standardized extract of the gum oleoresin of boswellia, is recommended by many herbalists. For rheumatoid arthritis or Discomfort of weight bearing Joints, boswellia can be taken in the amount of 150 mg three times a day. As an example, if an extract contains 37.5% boswellic acids, 400 mg of the extract would be taken three times a day

Boswellia Side Effects

Boswellia is generally safe when used as directed. Rare side effects can include diarrhea, skin rash, and nausea. Any inflammatory joint condition should be closely monitored by a nutritionally oriented physician.