Boswellia serrata
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Boswellia serrata is a plant that produces Indian frankincense, Salai, referred to in Sanskrit as shallaki and in Latin as Olibanum Indicum.[1] the plant is native to much of India and the Punjab region that extends into Pakistan.[2]
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Medical usage
In Ayurvedic medicine Indian frankincense has been used for hundreds of years for the treatment of arthritis.[3][4]
Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, particularly for osteoarthritis of the knee, with the research showing a slight improvement of both pain and function compared to a placebo.[5] Positive effects of Boswellia in some chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, osteoarthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been reported.[6] A Boswellia extract marketed under the name Wokvel has undergone human efficacy, comparative, pharmacokinetic studies.[7][8][9] Some see Boswellia serrata as a promising alternative to NSAIDs, warranting further investigation in pharmacological studies and clinical trials.[10][11]
Topical application
Boswellia serrata has been recently developed for topical use in a patent-pending formula in Sano Relief Gel. Boswellia serrata is used in the manufacture of the anti-wrinkle agent "Boswelox",[12] which has been criticised as being ineffective.[13]
Active constituents
Boswellic acid and other pentacyclic triterpene acids are present. Beta-boswellic acid is the major constituent.
Mechanism of action
Animal studies performed in India show ingestion of a defatted alcoholic extract of Boswellia decreased polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration and migration, decreased primary antibody synthesis and almost totally inhibited the classical complement pathway.[14][15]
Properties
Shallaki has potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce the pain and inflammation of joints.[16]
External links
- BBC News Health - Frankincense 'can ease arthritis' Friday 01/08/08
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References
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- ↑ Open, randomized, controlled clinical trial of Boswellia serrata extract as compared to valdecoxib in osteoarthritis of knee" Indian Journal of Pharmacology 2007; 39(1) 27-29
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- ↑ (Planta Med. 1971 Apr; 19(4): 333-41 for analgesic and psychopharmacological effects of gum resin of Boswalia Serrata by Memon MK)
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