In the future, this may make boswellia a helpful complementary treatment for asthma. For now, researchers need to focus on working toward studies in humans. Parkinson’s disease Ferrara T, De Vincentiis G, Di Pierro F. Functional study on Boswellia phytosome as complementary intervention in asthmatic patients. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2015;19(19):3757–3762.

The authors of a 2019 study suggested that an active extract of boswellia may help reduce inflammation in people with RA. However, this study used rats, so the results may not apply to humans. Gomaa AA, Mohamed HS, Abd-Ellatief RB, et al. Boswellic acids/ Boswellia serrata extract as a potential COVID-19 therapeutic agent in the elderly. Inflammopharmacology. 2021;29(4):1033-1048. doi:10.1007/s10787-021-00841-8 Haroyan A, Mukuchyan V, Mkrtchyan N, et al. Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018;18(1):7. Published 2018 Jan 9. doi:10.1186/s12906-017-2062-z. Gerbeth K, et al.(2013). In vitro metabolism,permeation, and brain availability of six major boswellic acids from Boswellia serrata gum resins. DOI: https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/supplements-herbs/guide/indian-frankincense.phpGupta I, et al. (1998). Effects ofBoswellia serrata gum resin in patients with bronchial asthma: results of adouble-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-week clinical study. Khan, M. A., et al. (2016). Pharmacological evidences for cytotoxic and antitumor properties of boswellic acids from boswellia serrata [Abstract]. Suhail MM, et al. (2011). Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosisand suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells. DOI: Chopra A, et al. (2000). Randomized double blind trial of an Ayurvedicplant derived formulation for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis [Abstract].

Boswellia Serrata. In: LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; November 4, 2020. Kimmatkar N, etal. (2003). Efficacy and tolerability of Boswelliaserrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee - a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial[Abstract]. DOI:Photoaging is a type of premature ageing caused by overexposure to UV rays. Topical application of Boswellia has been shown to reduce the appearance of sun damage on the skin. 6 How to use Boswellia Boswellic acid may also have a role in asthma treatment. Research findings have shown that boswellic acid suppresses inflammation in the airways and inhibits the secretion of cytokines, which are markers that lead to inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation recommend taking approximately 300–400 milligrams (mg) of boswellia three times per day to deliver boswellic acids to the body. They recommend looking for capsules that contain 60% boswellic acid, as it is the active ingredient. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Boswellia and its active ingredients, such as boswellic acid, appear to have a good anti-inflammatory effect on the body, according to a review article.

Doaee, P., et al. (2019). Effects of Boswellia serrata resin extract on motor dysfunction and brain oxidative stress in an experimental model of Parkinson's disease. The people of the ancient world were right to believe Boswellia had benefits for health and wellness. Here’s what modern science has to say how Boswellia enhances health: One scientific study showed that individuals with jointissues experienced less discomfort after topically applying Boswellia for eight weeks. They could walk further and had greater flexibility in their knees after the study. 5 Siddiqui MZ. Boswellia serrata, a potential antiinflammatory agent: an overview. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2011;73(3):255-261. doi:10.4103/0250-474X.93507 Gerhardt H, et al.(2001). Therapy of active Crohn’s disease with Boswellia serrata extract H15[Abstract]. DOI:Grover AK, et al. (2016). Benefits of antioxidantsupplements for knee osteoarthritis: rationale and reality. DOI: