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Health Benefits of Boswellia
Digestive System
Boswellia may alleviate the symptoms and Inflammation associated with Crohn’s Disease (more effectively than many Pharmaceutical Drugs). references
Boswellia may help to prevent Gastric Ulcers. references
Boswellia (1,050 mg per day) may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis. references
Immune System
Boswellia may reduce Inflammation (by suppressing the 5-Lipoxygenase enzyme that catalyzes the endogenous production of the Inflammatory Eicosanoids - Lipoxins and Series 4 Leukotrienes - including Leukotriene B4) (due to Boswellic Acid). references
Boswellia may stimulate the differentiation of Leukemia cells back to normal and also stimulates the apoptosis (cell death) of Leukemia cells (due to the Boswellic Acid content of Boswellia). references
Metabolism
Boswellia may lower total serum Cholesterol levels: references
- Boswellia may increase HDL Cholesterol levels. references
Musculoskeletal System
Boswellia (extract) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Fibrositis. [more info]
Boswellia (extract) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Osteoarthritis (however Boswellia has no effect on the overall degeneration of the Joints that occurs during the progression of Osteoarthritis). references
Boswellia (extract) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis and may reduce the stiffness of Joints and the tenderness of Joints that occurs in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients. references
Respiratory System
Boswellia (900 mg per day) may reduce the frequency of Asthma attacks and may improve objective measures of breathing capacity in Asthma patients. references
In-Tele-Health © 2008 (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM)
Boswellia is an Indian Herb utilized in Ayurvedic medicine. It is a moderate to large branching tree native to India, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Boswellia is from the Burseraceae family. The part of the plant that is used is the dried, resinous gum.
Also known as Boswella, Boswellia Gum, Dhup, Frankincense, Guggul, Indian Frankincense, Indian Olibanum, Salai Guggal or Sallaki.
Health Benefits:
- may alleviate symptoms associated with Crohn's Disease
- may help prevent gastric ulcers
- may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis
- may reduce inflammation
- may stimulate the differentiation of Leukemia cells back to normal and also stimulate the death of Leukemia cells
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may alleviate inflammation associated with Fibrositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
- may reduce the frequency of Asthma attacks
- may reduce the appearance of stretch marks
- may reduce inflammation associated with Psoriasis
- may inhibit Elastase (the enzyme that degrades Elastin)
Boswellia is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Boswellia is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Joint Health.
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