Boswellia Serrata Extract

Active Ingredient : Boswellic Acids 50%, Boswellic Acids 65% & Boswellic Acids 95%
Common Name : Indian Olibanum Tree, Olibanum
Chemical Constituents and Components : Main chemical components are boswellic acids, essential oils, gum, tannins, beta sitosterol, lignin and terpenoids.
Action :
Boswellic acids: 1. It inhibits the leukotriene biosynthesis in neutrophilic granulocytes. 2. It inhibits proliferation, induce apoptosis and topoisomerases of leukoma and glioma cells and thus prevent leukemia. 3. It has ability to inhibit 5-lipoxygenase and used as an anti-inflammatory remedy. 4. It decreases the polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration and migration, decrease primary antibody synthesis and cause almost total inhibition of the classical complement pathway.Curing Diseases : 1. It is used in treatment of fibromyalgia, diarrhea and dysentery, stomach disorders, rheumatic disorders and lymphadenopathy.
2. It is used for cleansing the scalp, treating dandruff, corns and growths.
3. It helps in fighting against the urinary tract infections and works as diuretic.
4. These act as aphrodisiac agent thereby helping in increasing the sperm count and quality.
5. It is used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.Research Information : Boswellia serrata extract or Boswellic acid shows inhibitory effect on human leukocyte elastase. It blocks leukotriene biosynthesis and exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects. It causes inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and human leukocyte elastase simultaneously. (Ref. Safayhi, H and et.al., T, Inhibition of Boswellia serrata extract on human leukocyte elastase. J. Pharmacol Exp. Ther., 1997 Apr;281 (1): 460-463)Possible Combinations : Boswellia serrata +tylophora indica (asthma)