Boswellia

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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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