Boswellia Serrata Extract

Scientific evidence
In clinical and preclinical studies, Boswellia serrata has been shown to contribute potent anti-inflammatory activity. Boswellic acids exert anti-inflammatory response by preventing leukotriene synthesis. During pharmacological evaluation the extract of Boswellia serrata in experimental animals, displayed marked anti-inflammatory activity in various models like carrageenan-induced oedema in rats and mice and dextran oedema in rats. Two placebo-controlled studies, involving a total of 81 individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, found significant reductions in swelling and pain over the course of 3 months. A comparative study in 60 arthritic patients over 6 months showed that Boswellia extract produced symptomatic benefits comparable to oral gold therapy in arthritic patients. According to a recent review of unpublished studies, preliminary double-blind trials have found Boswellia to be effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Scientific studies have also reported its use for ulcerative colitis, anticholesterolemic and more