Remedy · herb
Boswellia serrata
Also: Indian frankincense, Shallaki
A resin extract whose boswellic acids inhibit an inflammatory pathway distinct from NSAIDs.
Active compounds Boswellic acids
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Boswellia serrata and that condition specifically.
- BKnee osteoarthritis
Reduces knee OA pain and stiffness and improves function vs placebo over four weeks or more.
2 citation s
- Effectiveness of Boswellia and Boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Meta-analysis 2020 · n=545 · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies · PMID 32680575 · DOI 10.1186/s12906-020-02985-6
- Boswellia MSK About Herbs · accessed 2026-06-21
- Effectiveness of Boswellia and Boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis