[Frankincense, Boswellia, Boswellin, Salai Guggal] Boswellia serrata
Origin: Gum resin from the bark of the Boswellia tree found in India.
Dosage: Capsule or pill; typically 300 mg to 400 mg three times per day. Look for products with 60-percent boswellic acids, the active ingredient.
Claims: Reduces inflammation and treats rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and bursitis symptoms. Indian frankincense may treat symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
What we know: May have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties but evidence is limited and effects are inconsistent.
Studies: In a 2004 study, Indian frankincense was tested as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Researchers recruited 30 people with knee osteoarthritis and gave half the group a daily supplement containing 333 mg of Indian frankincense; others got placebo. People who took Indian frankincense reported less knee pain, better mobility and an ability to walk longer distances than those taking placebo.


































Can you please let me know what the common indian name is for - boswellia serrata
Thanks
Chacko
Can you please let me know what the common indian name is for this - boswellia serrata.
Many thanks
Hansa
It took about six weeks before I noticed a significant decrease in pain.
My father also faces pain, and I have created a hand cream, that is easy to apply, and as long as it is "slightly sticky" (which rubs off in a minute and feels "soft" and like a powder), it appears the amount needed is good.
I do not ingest it, although Saudi people buy the best frankinsense and chew it as gum.
I find it remarkable, and at 57, have a need to only use it in the winter months.
I have found that it's results will dissapate over time, and pain returns, but leaves again within about 7 days.
I extract my own using a process I created about 10 years ago. I originally was extracting for incense, but found my finger lost all pain and I was able to play guitar again while rolling out incense sticks.
Very interesting, and very helpful.
Mark
It took me like one month, but the results are really good.
Iris
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