🪵Boswellia serrata
Boswellia (frankincense resin)
Boswellia serrata
The aromatic resin of the Indian frankincense tree — used in Ayurveda for joint pain and inflammation for thousands of years.
Traditional use
Standardized extracts are among the best-studied natural anti-inflammatories, with clinical evidence for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
How to prepare
Standardized extract (30–65% boswellic acids): 300–500 mg, 2–3 times daily with food. Effects build over weeks, not days.
Safety notes
Generally well tolerated. May interact with blood thinners and some pain medications. Stop two weeks before surgery.
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