🌿 Herbs · Moderate evidence
Boswellia (Frankincense)
Joint pain · inflammation · IBD · brain · asthma. People take it for:
- Joint pain and osteoarthritis relief
- Inflammation pathway inhibition (5-LOX)
- IBD and Crohn's support
- Asthma symptom reduction
- Brain tumor support (research)
Why it works
Boswellia serrata resin contains AKBA — a specific boswellic acid that selectively inhibits the 5-LOX inflammatory pathway. Strong evidence for osteoarthritis, IBD, and asthma.
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How to take Boswellia (Frankincense)
Best time to take
With fat-containing meals for absorption
Suggested dose
300–500mg standardized to 65% boswellic acids, 3x daily
Side effects and risks
- Generally well tolerated
- Mild GI upset in some
- May interact with some medications
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