Boswellia is an Ayurvedic plant from India that contains anti-inflammatory triterpenoids called boswellic acids. Boswellic acid and its derivatives have anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumor, and blood lipid lowering activities. Dried extracts of the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree have been used since antiquity in India to treat inflammatory conditions.
Clinical studies using herbal formulas with Boswellia have yielded good results in both OA and rheumatoid arthritis. The standard dosage for boswellic acids in arthritis is 400mg tid (three times per day). No side effects due to boswellic adics have been reported. More research data is needed in the future. Preliminary research findings appear to be very promising.
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Dr. Falentin
ReplyDeleteWhat are the comments and/or outcomes of this supplement with your R.A. patients? Does it help to reduce pain?
Thanks for all the good info. I have yet to use this herb. Like Fred asked, it would be great to know what your experience has been with it.
ReplyDeleteWell said! I also get great results using this with patients who have recent injuries like falls or auto accident injuries.
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