Boswellia
side effects and medical uses for arthritis
and medical diseases that involve inflammation
Boswellic acids benefit a number of conditions including asthma and
osteoarthritis
Boswellia is an Ayurvedic herb that contains anti-inflammatory triterpenoids called boswellic acids. Boswellic acid and its derivatives have anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumor, and blood cholesterol and trigylceride activities. Dried extracts of the resin have been used since antiquity in India to treat inflammatory conditions. This herb is often added to formulas for joint health.
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Acids,
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This herb is standardized to 65% boswellic
acids, the researched clinical dose used to support joint health and
mobility. It is concentrated from specially
processed resins and gums. The benefits are due to
the presence of four triterpene acids, especially beta boswellic acid. This
high quality product is carefully standardized to contain at least 65% boswellic
acids.
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Supplement Facts:
Boswellia serratta dried extract - 307 mg
Yielding 65% extract, yielding: 200 mg Boswellic Acids
Suggested Use: One tablet boswellia extract one or two times daily with a meal. There is not enough research yet to determine the full benefits this plant offers and to know with more certainty the best boswellic acid dosage to take for long term use.
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Boswellia side effects and safety
No major boswellia side effects are
reported in the medical literature. However, in rodent studies Very high doses have caused some harm to the liver whereas low
dosages were protective to the liver. No side effects of
liver damage has been reported in humans as of November 2010.
I take boswelia and mangosteen everyday for my
back pain. I have in the last couple of months become very tired and can't seem
to wake up during the day.
Sometimes taking too much of certain supplements for too long
can cause fatigue or other unexpected side effects. Fatigue can also be caused
by a number of other factors that need to be evaluated by a health care
provider.
I'm looking for contraindications. Is it safe for anyone? Does
it
thin your blood?
No major adverse reactions
have thus far been reported in the medical literature. We don't know how much,
if any, influence it has on clotting.
Mechanism of action
it may inhibit proinflammatory 5-lipoxygenase products and blockage of
leukotriene synthesis.
Boswellic acid research
Boswellia plant species are used in traditional medicine in India and African
countries for the treatment of a variety of diseases. Animal experiments show
anti-inflammatory activity of the boswellia extract. The mechanism of this
action is due to boswellic acids. They are different from that of NSAID. Boswellic acids, the main active ingredients of Boswellia serrata, are
anti-inflammatory agents, inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, the key enzyme of
leukotriene biosynthesis. The most evident action of boswellic acid is the
inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase. However, other factors such as cytokines
(interleukins and TNF-alpha) and the complement system are also candidates.
Moreover, leukocyte elastase and oxygen radicals are targets.
What is the difference between bowellin and boswellic
acids?
Boswellia is the name of the herb, and the herb contains many
different active chemicals. Some of their names are boswellin and boswellic
acid.
Potential Benefits
Asthma
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the use of 300 mg 3 times daily led to improvement in signs and symptoms of asthma,
including a reduction in asthma attacks.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In one study of 30 patients aged 18-48
with chronic colitis, 20 were given boswellia extract 300 mg 3 times a week for
6 weeks, and the other 10 were given sulfasalazine, 1 g three times a day. Of
the 20 treated, 14 went into remission, as did 4 of the 10 treated with the
drug. Patients were studied at the Department of Medicine, Medical College
Jammu, J&K, India suffered from chronic colitis characterized by vague lower abdominal
pain, bleeding per rectum with diarrhoea and palpable tender descending and sigmoid colon.
The inflammatory process in colitis is associated with increased formation of leukotrienes
causing chemotaxis, chemokinesis, synthesis of superoxide radicals and release of
lysosomal enzymes by phagocytes. The key enzyme for leukotriene biosynthesis is
5-lipoxygenase. boswellic acids were found to be non-redox, non-competitive specific
inhibitors of the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase.
Liver protection
Effect of hexane extract of Boswellia serrata
oleo-gum resin on chemically induced liver damage.
Pak J Pharm Sci. 2006.
The hexane extract of oleo-gum-resin was evaluated for its
effect on liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride, paracetamol or
thioacetamide. Boswellia serrata was given in two different doses. Silymarin, a known hepatoprotective
agent was used as standard. The lower dose reduced the elevated levels of serum marker enzymes and prevented the increase
in liver weight in all three models of liver injury, while the higher dose
showed mild liver protective activity. The hepatoprotective effect of lower dose
was supported by changes in histopathology.
Osteoarthritis
An Ayurvedic herbal combination of ashwagandha,
boswellia , and curcumin was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo
controlled, cross-over study in patients with
osteoarthritis. Treatment with
this formulation produced a significant drop in severity of pain.
Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in
treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a randomized double blind placebo
controlled trial.
Kimmatkar N. Phytomedicine. 2003.
MS Orthopedics, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur, India.
Sexual improvement
Can one combine
aphrodisiac
tongkat ali herb with boswellia or
will there be side effects?
Boswellia does not have too many side effects by itself, but the
herbal aphrodisiac does.
Dosage
No guidelines have been established as to the ideal dosage. One option
is to take boswellia 300 to 500 mg 2 or 3 times a day of an extract standardized to
contain 30 to 40% boswellic acids. The full effect may take several weeks.
I came across a product called Boswellia Complex. The
website says that the ingredients have pain relieving, anti-inflammatory
properties. Is this true?
Boswellia Complex is a combination of herbs. Each capsule
contains: Bromelain (2400 gdu/gram) 100 mg, Boswellia serrata extract (65%
organic acids) (Alpha and beta Boswellic acids min. 30% 200 mg, Curcuma longa (tumeric) extract (total cucuminoids
80-80% 200 mg and Quercetin
100 mg. Although we have not seen specific research with this product, the ingredients in
itappear to be beneficial.
Is your extract H15? I'm looking
for H15 extract that may help in GBM (cancer tumor in brain).
There are various extracts of this herb and a variety of them
have been studied with good results. H15 is one brand that has been used in
certain studies and it is not clear exactly what percentage of bacosides it has,
but other extracts have shown positive results in studies, also.
Various species
I would like to mention about medical properties of
resin of some species. Boswellia Carteri (Somali Frankincense) resin:
First Grade Resin of this tree is powerful anxiolytic. Even more powerful than
L-Theanine, Kava Kava and Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum), L-Theanine and Valerian
Root when used as chewing gum for 1 hour about 4-5 grams. It overcomes deep
fears, chronic fears, anxiety, frightened mood, frights, palpitations due to
anxiety when drink coffee and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder type of fears.
Medical effect continue approximately 6 hours after chewing. Boswellia Sacra
(Omani Frankincense) resin: First Grade resin of this tree overcomes
irritability, chronic irritability, furiousness, anger, nervousness, when used
as chewing gum approximately 4-5 grams at a time for 1 hour. Medical effects
continue aproximately 5-7 hours after chewing. Boswellia Papyrifera resin is
powerful memory enhancer for dementia, memory loss, memory impairment. There is
not any company that produce extract or capsules of these resins over the world
now. Please make extract and capsules of these resins for people. However
research medical properties of other species such as Frereana,
Thurifera, Bullata, Delzei, Dioscoridis. There are so powerful medical
properties of such species.
Thanks for writing to us, we will look for research trials to
confirm your viepoints.
Suppliers and manufacturers,
press release received in 2010
Sabinsa introduces Boswellin PS, a natural extract from the gum resin of
boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense), with enhanced water solubility and
joint health support potential. Sabinsa debuted Boswellin PS at SupplyExpo
2010,. In addition to boswellic acids, the PS version
contains Polysal, a natural polysaccharide from the gum resin. Moreover, the PS version with a two stage active constituents release
profile provides longer lasting benefits than conventional
extracts that are based on boswellic acids alone. Both boswellic acids (more
specifically Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid, AKBBA, the most effective of
the boswellic acids, present in enriched concentrations in Boswellin P and Polysal are effective in reducing the markers of inflammation, with benefits in
managing the symptoms of discomfort associated with conditions such as
arthritis. Two stage action refers to the initial healthful effects of the water
soluble Polysal, that are later sustained by the more slowly absorbed lipophilic
boswellic acids, AKBBA in particular. Boswellin PS contains no added excipients
or fillers, and offers safe and sustained natural support in managing discomfort
associated with inflammation. Boswellia has a long history of medicinal use in
the Ayurvedic tradition in managing inflammatory conditions. The extract has
been used in joint health support products, as a dietary supplement in the US
for over 15 years. Boswellin PS represents an improvement over existing
conventional extracts, providing manufacturers with a more
soluble version of this healthful natural extract that offers an unique active
ingredients release profile.
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