Whos Ever Heard of Boswellia?
Boswellia, a.k.a. Indian frankincense, is made from the boswellia serrata tree. This tree grows wild in the hillocks of the Indian subcontinent. Indian healers have long known about the strong anti-inflammatory nature of the gummy resin held within the bark of the tree. Modern uses of boswellia In the contemporary world, many preparations are made from a purified extract of this resin, and they are then packaged in the form of a pill or cream. The cream is used to reduce inflammation that often comes with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Unlike the many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, boswellia is not known to cause stomach irritation. In addition, boswellia is thought to be effective against both back pain and some chronic intestinal disorders. Scientific research has identified several of “active” ingredients of boswellia which are responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects. These active ingredients are often referred to in alternative medicine as boswellic
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