{"product_id":"boswellia","title":"Boswellia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces joint pain and inflammation without the stomach issues of conventional pain relievers\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects cartilage from breaking down so your joints stay flexible\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps your body move more comfortably by decreasing inflammatory chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 capsule twice daily with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-boswellia\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/boswellia.jpg?v=1774876494\" alt=\"Boswellia \/ Indian Frankincense\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eBoswellia \/ Indian Frankincense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boswellia serrata extract (Resin). Other ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Purified water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheeta (Cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKatu (Pungent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Pitta and Kapha; neutral on Vata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandardized 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinically validated WOMAC pain score reduction in OA patients*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-gastropathic anti-inflammatory mechanism (no COX-1 inhibition)*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTNF-α and IL-1β downregulation in joint tissue*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSengupta 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmmon HP. Boswellic Acids and Their Role in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016;928:291-327.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eKimmatkar N, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee. Phytomedicine. 2003;10(1):3-7.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbdel-Tawab M, et al. Boswellia serrata: An Overall Assessment of In Vitro, Preclinical, Pharmacokinetic and Clinical Data. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2011;50(6):349-369.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShallaki (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — enumeration of Shallaki among the 10 Vedanasthapana (analgesic) Mahakashaya dravyas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38 (Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya) — Shallaki classified in Niryasa Varga (resinous medicines)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhavaprakasha Nighantu, Vatadi Varga — detailed pharmacological properties of Shallaki including Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, and Karma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":46118106759356,"sku":"SSN-BOSWELLIA","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/Boswellia.jpg?v=1774737928","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/boswellia","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}