Scientific Effect
Boswellia is a plant that produces frankincense. It is commonly used to improve joint health and pain symptoms, especially arthritis-related.
Clinical Study
A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel Boswellia serrata extract in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Results
"Boswellia Extract treatment significantly improved the physical function of the patients by reducing pain and stiffness compared with placebo. Radiographic assessments showed improved knee joint gap and reduced osteophytes (spur) confirming the efficacy of Boswellia Extract treatment."
Study Citation
Majeed, M., Majeed, S., Narayanan, N. K., & Nagabhushanam, K. (2019). A pilot, randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel Boswellia serrata extract in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. Phytotherapy Research, 33(5), 1457-1468.
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Boswellia serrata significantly increased the Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance force and time compared to placebo
Results
"Boswellia serrata significantly increased the Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance force and time compared to placebo A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, cross over study to evaluate the analgesic activity of Boswellia serrata in healthy volunteers using mechanical pain model."
Study Citation
Prabhavathi, K., Chandra, U. S. J., Soanker, R., & Rani, P. U. (2014). A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, cross over study to evaluate the analgesic activity of Boswellia serrata in healthy volunteers using mechanical pain model. Indian journal of pharmacology, 46(5), 475.
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All patients receiving drug treatment reported decrease in knee pain, increased knee flexion and increased walking distance. The frequency of swelling in the knee joint was decreased.
Results
"Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee--a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial."
Study Citation
Kimmatkar, N., Thawani, V., Hingorani, L., & Khiyani, R. (2003). Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee–a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Phytomedicine, 10(1), 3-7.
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