What is Boswellia?
Boswellia, also known as ‘Indian frankincense’, is a herbal extract from the gum resin of the Boswellia tree. This herb is used in Ayurveda as one of the oldest traditional health practices in the world. Boswellia is rich in boswellic acids. It has a long history of being used as a perfume, incense, and medicine due to its therapeutic and anti-inflammatory properties. This powerful herbal Boswellia serrata extract can aid in a wide range of health conditions.
Benefits of Boswellia
● May help relieve pain and inflammation
Boswellia serrata extract is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that may be used as a remedy for osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Also, it may reduce knee pain in arthritis patients. It may help prevent the loss of cartilage by lowering the levels of a cartilage-degrading enzyme in patients with OA. It may also be used to improve joint stiffness and function in the knees.
● May help alleviate asthma symptoms
Boswellia serrata extract may help relieve symptoms of asthma by playing a role in preventing the formation of leukotrienes in the body and by inhibiting their inflammatory abilities. It may also show positive immune-balancing properties that can aid in managing the overreaction to environmental allergens associated with asthma. Also, it may have a positive impact on include coughs, catarrh, and bronchitis.
● May boost the immune system
The herb may support the immune system by improving blood circulation and speeding up recovery from viral and bacterial infections.
● May help relieve depression
A component present in Boswellia may act as an antidepressant. The acetate component was shown to provide similar effects to the antidepressant solution paroxetine.
● It may help prevent and fight cancer
Boswellia resin has four acids that are responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties. One of the most effective acids in the herb has the potential ability that may help fight cancer.
● It May Help in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
The anti-inflammatory and immune-balancing properties in the herb may be effective for inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). The herb is also known to promote the overall health of the digestive system.
To Conclude
The Boswellia herb has been used in traditional health systems for centuries. But this herb isn’t recommended for people who are pregnant or nursing without consulting a doctor. And, the same effectiveness has been observed in Boswellia extract, which is also used as an ingredient in the formulation of medicines. For decades, Arjuna Natural has effectively fulfilled the demand for standard ingredients by supplying quality Boswellia extracts to pharmaceutical companies.
