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BOSWELLIA
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Use boswellia for asthma
and inflammatory conditions
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BOSWELLIA |
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Aids and comforts
inflammatory
conditions |
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Boswellia is a
well-known plant in Ayurvedic medicine
and is often called
“Indian
Frankincense.” It
contains boswellic
acids, which have
been shown to have
anti-inflammatory
activity. Boswelia
is used for many
inflammatory
conditions such as
arthritis (both
rheumatoid and
osteo),
fibromyalgia, gout,
ulcerative colitis
and acute injuries. |
Boswellia is safer to
use than aspirin
because it does not
cause ulceration of
the digestive
lining. In Ayurvedic medicine,
boswellia has been
traditionally used for
infections such as
dysentery, ringworm, boils
and respiratory infections.
Most boswellia supplements
are made as encapsulated
dried gum. Better
quality supplements are
standardized to the amount
of boswellic acids.
This is an assurance that
the product contains
boswellia and has some active
properties. Tinctures
of the gum and resin are
more difficult to find.
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Boswelia–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Gum and
resin. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Pain and
swelling,
arthritis,
gout,
infections,
intestinal
conditions. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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600-1200mg
daily,
standardized
to 65%
boswellic
acid.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Bromelain,
glutamine,
devil’s
claw. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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There are no
known
adverse
reactions or
contraindications
for
Boswelia. |
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informational
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
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