Boswellia - Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Boswellia Boswellia , also known as boswellin or "Indian frankincense," comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in the dry hills of India. For centuries, traditional Indian healers have taken advantage of the anti-inflammatory properties of the tree bark's gummy resin, called salai guggal. Boswellia is a significant herb in the Ayurvedic system of health and healing. Ayurvedic medicine is a Hindu-based system of individualized healing that has been practiced in India for more than 2,000 years. It is a complex system that recognizes different human temperaments and body types. Each of these types have different qualities that affect the health and natural balance of the person. The active compound in Boswellia sap is boswellic acid, and it has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. Boswellic acid is thought to exert anti-inflammatory effects by preventing the breakdown of connective tissue, and by increasing the blood supply to joint tissues. In one st