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This unusual Boswellia serrata blend is based on traditional Ayurvedic principles, to calm the fire of inflammatory joint pain. It has several ingredients which work synergistically together to enhance each other’s efficacy: Bromelain taken between meals is an excellent adjunct anti-inflammatory; ginger and curcumin both magnify boswellia’s effect to ease arthritis pain; glucosamine adds relief for wear-and-tear osteoarthritis. Withania, or ashwagandha, is an immune and adrenal supporter, and has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to support joint health. We like to be sure that boswellia is standardized to contain at least 35-65% organic acids including boswellic acid. We’ve seen better and more enduring benefits from Boswelya Plus than plain boswellia alone.

About this product

Boswellia serrata is a large branching tree native to India. Boswellia species yield a fragrant resin with many medicinal uses, particularly anti-inflammatory. Frankincense in biblical times was an extract of Boswellia sacra, now it comes from several species including B. serrata.

Boswellia has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Boswellic acids, the bioactive constituents in the resin, have been shown in studies to affect key enzymes that maintain healthy connective tissues, and balance the immune response to joint wear and tear. In West Africa, the bark of Boswellia is used to treat fever, rheumatism and even depression.

Boswellic acid terpenoids have a combination of benefits that is believed to be unique to boswellia: they may maintain healthy 5-lipoxygenase enzyme activity and healthy leukotriene metabolism. They also maintain healthy human leukocyte elastase enzyme activity.

Boswellia is also effective for asthma. In studies, up to 70% of patients had improved breathing, less wheeze, or better peak flows. Double-blind trials have also confirmed the benefits of boswellia for inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. Boswellia also shows promise for possibly supporting cardiovascular function.

Contents

1 caplet provides:

Indian frankincense (gum resin) extract) 300 mg (contains 150 mg of Boswellic acid)
Ginger root extract 100 mg
Ashwagandha root extract 100 mg
Turmeric root extract 50 mg
Proprietary blend of the following totaling to 272 mg: Bromelain 2400 GDU, Glucosamine sulfate 2KCL 95%, Chondroitin sulphate sodium 90%

Other Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, croscamellose sodium, magnesium stearate (from vegetarian source), silicon dioxide, and natural food glaze coating.

This product does not contain milk, soy, egg or wheat.

Cautions

Always take natural remedies under the supervision of your health care provider. Do not use boswellia without the advice of your healthcare professional if you are taking leukotriene inhibitors as studies suggest boswellia moderates 5-lipoxygenase.

Boswellia may rarely be linked with minor, transient GI discomfort, diarrhea, skin rash, acid reflux and nausea. Do not use without your physician’s guidance if you have pre-existing gastritis or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Avoid boswellia during pregnancy and lactation unless under the guidance of your physician.