Boswelia Incense Balm for Joint Pain and Swelling - 100ml

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Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Suhail MM, et al. (2011). Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosisand suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells. DOI:

Doaee, P., et al. (2019). Effects of Boswellia serrata resin extract on motor dysfunction and brain oxidative stress in an experimental model of Parkinson's disease. Park B, et al. (2011). Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acidsuppresses invasion of pancreatic cancer cells through the downregulation ofCXCR4 chemokine receptor expression [Abstract]. DOI: Gupta I, et al. (1998). Effects ofBoswellia serrata gum resin in patients with bronchial asthma: results of adouble-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-week clinical study. Umar S, et al. (2014). Boswelliaserrata extract attenuates inflammatory mediators and oxidative stress incollagen induced arthritis. DOI:

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Vishal AA, et al. (2011). A double blind, randomized, placebo controlledclinical study evaluates the early efficacy of Aflapin in subjects withosteoarthritis of knee. DOI:

Gerbeth K, et al.(2013). In vitro metabolism,permeation, and brain availability of six major boswellic acids from Boswellia serrata gum resins. DOI: Eshaghian R, Mazaheri M, Ghanadian M, Rouholamin S, Feizi A, Babaeian M. The effect of frankincense (Boswellia serrata, oleoresin) and ginger (Zingiber officinale, rhizoma) on heavy menstrual bleeding: A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2019;42:42-47. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.09.022. A study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology looked into the action of these compounds. In animal models, boswellic acids improved markers of IBD without causing adverse effects on the surrounding organs. They may, therefore, prove to be a useful supportive treatment for these chronic conditions.

Boswellia and its active ingredients, such as boswellic acid, appear to have a good anti-inflammatory effect on the body, according to a review article. The people of the ancient world were right to believe Boswellia had benefits for health and wellness. Here’s what modern science has to say how Boswellia enhances health: