Boswellia

*Pricing updated as of March 2024

Boswellia, also known as Indian Frankincense, is extracted from Boswellia serrata trees that are native to India and Pakistan. It is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties and has been used in many different countries for centuries. Boswellia has a unique compound called boswellic acid that possesses potent anti-inflammatory properties. It assists in suppressing proliferation of tissues at the site of inflammation and inhibits the breakdown of connective tissues caused by TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha), a potent inflammatory agent.

Boswellia contains a wide variety of constituents with unique beneficial properties including monoterpenes, diterpenes, and a collection of triterpenic acids known as boswellic acids that may have the following beneficial effects:

• Potent anti-inflammatory properties
• Support and maintain healthy joints
• Aid in tissue repair and healing effects for skin damaged by the age or sunlight
• Antimicrobial properties to aid healing due to infection
• Modulate immune response to assist the body with defense of allergies and infection
• Analgesic properties for potential reduction of pain
• Beneficial effects on the respiratory system and bronchial inflammation
• Promote proper digestive system balance and response in those with inflammatory bowel issues by providing digestive support
• Inhibition of abnormal cell regeneration and apoptosis
• Ability of boswellic acids to cross the blood-brain barrier and influence cellular growth and healing