Boswellia

Boswellia is an herbal extract taken from the Boswellia serrata tree. Boswellia extract is then made into a powerful and extremely fragrant resin, known for its role in reducing swelling.

The Science

1. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee–a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial.
2. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
3. Boswellic acids: biological actions and molecular targets.
4. Boswellia serrata: an overall assessment of in vitro, preclinical, pharmacokinetic and clinical data.
5. Boswellic acids: A leukotriene inhibitor also effective through topical application in inflammatory disorders.
6. Boswellia serrata, a potential antiinflammatory agent: an overview.
7. Tetra- and pentacyclic triterpene acids from the ancient anti-inflammatory remedy frankincense as inhibitors of microsomal prostaglandin E(2) synthase-1.
8. Pure compound from Boswellia serrata extract exhibits anti-inflammatory property in human PBMCs and mouse macrophages through inhibition of TNFalpha, IL-1beta, NO and MAP kinases.
9. Plant food supplements with anti-inflammatory properties: a systematic review (II).
10. Boswellia serrata has beneficial anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in a model of experimental colitis.
11. Boswellia serrata extract attenuates inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress in collagen induced arthritis.
12. Boswellia Carterii Liquisolid Systems with Promoted Anti – Inflammatory Activity.