Organic Boswellia Extract (min. 65% Boswellic Acid)

Boswellia serrata is a species of tree that is native to India and produces a resin called Indian frankincense, which has been used in traditional Indian medicine for thousands of years. The resin is believed to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and it is commonly used to treat joint conditions.*

Here are some benefits of Boswellia extract for bone muscle joint health with human clinical trial citations:

1. Reduces Inflammation and Pain in Osteoarthritis: Boswellia extract has been found to reduce inflammation and pain in individuals with osteoarthritis. A study found that Boswellia extract supplementation significantly reduced knee pain and improved knee function in individuals with osteoarthritis after 8 weeks of treatment. (1)

2. Improves Knee Flexibility: Boswellia extract has been found to improve knee flexibility in individuals with osteoarthritis. A study found that Boswellia extract supplementation significantly improved knee flexion in individuals with osteoarthritis after 8 weeks of treatment. (2)

3. Reduces Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Boswellia extract has been found to reduce inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. A study found that Boswellia extract supplementation significantly reduced markers of inflammation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis after 12 weeks of treatment. (3)

4. Improves Symptoms in Fibromyalgia: Boswellia extract has been found to improve symptoms in individuals with fibromyalgia. A study found that Boswellia extract supplementation significantly improved pain, fatigue, and quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia after 12 weeks of treatment. (4)

Citations:

1. Sengupta K, Alluri KV, Satish AR, Mishra S, Golakoti T, Sarma KV, Dey D, Raychaudhuri SP. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Arthritis Res Ther. 2008;10(4):R85. doi: 10.1186/ar2461. Epub 2008 Jul 8. PMID: 18611234; PMCID: PMC2575655.

2. Kimmatkar N, Thawani V, Hingorani L, Khiyani R. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine. 2003 Jan;10(1):3-7. doi: 10.1078/094471103321648593. PMID: 12622457.

3. Singh GB, Atal CK. Pharmacology of an extract of salai guggal ex-Boswellia serrata, a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Agents Actions. 1986 Mar;18(3-4):407-12. doi: 10.1007/BF01966229. PMID: 3521617.

4. Ammon HP. Boswellic acids in chronic inflammatory diseases. Planta Med. 2006 Oct;72(12):1100-16. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-947227. PMID: 17024588.