Boswellia
Overview
Boswellia is an Indian Herb utilized in . It is a moderate to large branching tree native to India, Northern Africa and the Middle East.
Botanical Name
Boswellia serrata
Boswellia is from the Burseraceae family.
Part Used
Dried, resinous gum (i.e. the ).
Health Benefits of Boswellia
Digestive System
Boswellia may alleviate the symptoms and Inflammation associated with Crohn's Disease (more effectively than many Prescribed Medications). [1]
Boswellia may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric. [2]
Boswellia (1,050 mg per day) may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis. [3]
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). [4]
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). [5]
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