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Boswellia

Also sold as Indian frankincense, boswellic acid

Osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint pain, taken in defined courses.

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Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

Evidence strength

62/100Moderate
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: osteoarthritis pain and function.

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How long to take it

Eight to twelve weeks to judge effect, then reassess.

Who it's actually for

People with osteoarthritis or inflammatory joint pain.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; 300–500 mg extract two to three times daily in trials
Generally well tolerated; heartburn and nausea are the usual complaints.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Standardised extracts state their boswellic acid percentage — unstandardised ones are a lottery.
  • May add to the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs.