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Boswellia: Amazing 7 Health Benefits

The Boswellia is also known as Indian frankincense. It is a herbal extract taken from the Boswellia serrata tree. Boswellia is native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. Farmers tap the tree to collect its resin, which is called Boswellia. The Boswellia resin has a rich scent and flavor. It is very popular as incense and many people know it as frankincense. Boswellia has Boswellia acids. These acids have anti-inflammatory properties. This home remedy has the amazing ability to fight systematic inflammation in the body. The Boswellia is used in essential oils.

Also, Boswellia oil is used in beverages, soaps, cosmetics, and foods. You can find Boswellia in cream, pill, or resin form. The Boswellia has some side effects. The Boswellia can stimulate the blood flow in the uterus and pelvis. Also, it can accelerate menstrual flow and may induce miscarriage in pregnant women. Also, it has other side effects, such as skin rashes, diarrhea, acid reflux, and nausea. Here are some health benefits of Boswellia:

Health Benefits Of Boswellia

Parkinson’s disease

There was one study done in 2019 in which was found that Boswellia may be a helpful tool in medical efforts to treat Parkinson’s disease. In some animal studies were shown that Boswellia has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help to protect neurons in the brain and improve motor function in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease. But, there need to be done a lot more studies to approve the effect of Boswellia in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Asthma

The Boswellia has boswellic acid, which can have a role in asthma treatment. In some studies are found that boswellic acid can suppress the inflammation in the airways and it can inhibit the secretion of cytokines, which are markers that lead to inflammation. Also, the boswellic acid can block off the allergic response which causes asthma reaction in the first place. But, before you use Boswellia in your asthma treatment, you need to consult with your doctor to approve it.

Inflammatory bowel disease

The Boswellia has anti-inflammatory properties, which can be beneficial for people with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In some animal studies is shown that the boswellic acids can help to improve the markers of IBD without causing adverse effects on the surrounding organs. This is one prove that it can be a supportive treatment for these chronic conditions.

Cancer

In one study done in 2016 was said that boswellic acid might have antitumor properties and it can be toxic to cancerous cells. The authors of this study have concluded that this is making Boswellia helpful in future cancer treatments, but there need to be done a lot more scientific studies to approve it. In another study, was found that the essential oil from Boswellia impaired aggressive skin cancer cells without harming healthy skin cells. But, in this study were used cells and animal models. The early results are promising, but if you suffer from cancer and you go on cancer therapies, talk with your doctor before you use Boswellia as your natural treatment.

Pain management

In traditional medicine, the Boswellia cream was used as an analgesic to reduce pain associated with cuts, burns, etc. It can help to prevent the rapid accumulation of inflammatory mediators to the injury site, so the Boswellia can help to put the kibosh on pain. It has the ability to stop inflammation in its tracks and this makes it a powerful contender for pain management inside and out.

Wound healing

The Boswellia has antimicrobial properties which make it one of the best home remedies which you can apply to your wounds and aid in the healing process.

Anti-anxiety effects

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine was said that Boswellia has positive effects on the brain. Also, it was noticed that it can help to prevent high levels of stress and anxiety. It can help to rebalance the stress hormones, so it can produce a calming and relaxing effect.

 

Elene Jordanova
Elene Jordanova
Elena Jordanova is a medical researcher from Macedonia with specialization in Internal Medicine

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