Boswellia
$37.95
What This Product Does
- Reduces joint pain and inflammation without the stomach issues of conventional pain relievers*
- Protects cartilage from breaking down so your joints stay flexible*
- Helps your body move more comfortably by decreasing inflammatory chemicals*
How to Use
Take 1 capsule twice daily with meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Boswellia serrata extract (Resin). Other ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Purified water
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet) |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta (Cooling) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Pitta and Kapha; neutral on Vata |
Science & Research
Standardized Boswellia serrata oleo-gum resin delivering concentrated pentacyclic triterpenic acids, principally AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid). AKBA is a potent, selective, non-redox inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), blocking the enzyme's active site and preventing leukotriene biosynthesis — a mechanism distinct from COX inhibition. Multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrate statistically significant improvements in WOMAC pain scores, physical function indices, and reduced need for rescue medication in osteoarthritis populations. Boswellic acids also inhibit human leukocyte elastase (HLE) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-3, MMP-9), providing cartilage matrix protection.
Clinical Key Functions
- Clinically validated WOMAC pain score reduction in OA patients*
- Non-gastropathic anti-inflammatory mechanism (no COX-1 inhibition)*
- TNF-α and IL-1β downregulation in joint tissue*
Selected Research
- Sengupta K, et al. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Arthritis Res Ther. 2008;10(4):R85.
- Ammon HP. Boswellic Acids and Their Role in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016;928:291-327.
- Kimmatkar N, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(1):3-7.
- Abdel-Tawab M, et al. Boswellia serrata: An Overall Assessment of In Vitro, Preclinical, Pharmacokinetic and Clinical Data. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2011;50(6):349-369.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) is one of the most important Niryasa (exudate/resin) medicines in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It is classified in the Charaka Samhita among the Vedanasthapana Mahakashaya (pain-relieving group) — one of 50 fundamental therapeutic categories. The treatment approach for Sandhivata employs Shallaki as a Shothaghna (anti-inflammatory) and Sandhi-Balya (joint-strengthening) agent that addresses Vata-Kapha Samsarga (combined derangement) in the joint space. Unlike Ushna Virya (heating) anti-inflammatory herbs, Shallaki's Sheeta Virya (cooling potency) allows it to reduce Shotha without aggravating Pitta — making it suitable for Pitta-Vata joint conditions where heat and inflammation coexist.
Classical Text References
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — enumeration of Shallaki among the 10 Vedanasthapana (analgesic) Mahakashaya dravyas
- Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38 (Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya) — Shallaki classified in Niryasa Varga (resinous medicines)
- Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Vatadi Varga — detailed pharmacological properties of Shallaki including Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, and Karma