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Limited, low-quality studies suggest potential benefits for osteoarthritis, asthma, and inflammation, but more rigorous research is needed to confirm efficacy.
Benefits
- Supports joint health and mobility
- reduces inflammation and pain
- may relieve symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
- used for arthritis
- asthma
- colitis
- and to reduce cerebral edema and skin damage from radiotherapy.
Key compounds
Boswellic acids (alphabeta11-keto-beta3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid)alpha-pineneincensole acetateterpenoids
May help with
- Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for arthritis
- inflammation
- pain
- respiratory and cardiovascular issues
- ulcerative colitis
- coughs
- sores
- and wound healing.
Best for these goals
Supports joint health and mobilityreduces inflammation and painmay relieve symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular diseasesused for arthritisasthmacolitisand to reduce cerebral edema an
How to use it
Oral capsules/pills/tablets; topical application; aromatherapy; essential oil
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Likely safe orally in doses up to 1000mg daily for 6 months; topical use and aromatherapy may be safe. Limited data on medicinal amounts during pregnancy/breastfeeding. Allergic skin reactions are possible. | Interactions: May increase bleeding risk with blood thinners like warfarin; consult healthcare provider before use, especially with medications.
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