Active compound
Boswellic acids
triterpenoid (boswellic acid)
The active resins of Boswellia serrata, notably AKBA.
Mechanism
Inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), reducing synthesis of pro-inflammatory leukotrienes.
5-LOX leukotrienes
Found in
Remedies that contain Boswellic acids.
- Boswellia serrata herb B Moderate