| Boswellia |
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| Boswellia serrata |
| Anti-inflammatory: |
Ammon,
1991
Ammon, 1996
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| Ulcerative
Colitis and arthritis: |
Altern
Med Rev, 1998
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| Standardized: |
65%
Standardized Extract containing 195 mg Boswellic Acids
1 Capsule three times daily
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Pharmacology:
It has been suggested that Boswellia is effective in the management
of arthritis. Its Boswellic Acids have an anti-inflammatory action.
Boswellia inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators in the body, such as
leukotrienes. Long term use of Boswellia does not lead to irritation
or ulceration of the stomach as do NSAIDs.
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Theoretical Cautions and Contraindications:
None known although as with any herbal supplement, use with caution
in children under two years of age and in pregnancy and lactation. May
cause occasional allergic reactions or mild gastrointestinal distress.
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Theoretical Interactions: None known
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References:
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Ammon HP, "Lalai Guggal—Boswellia
serrata: From an Herbal Medicine to a Non-redox Inhibitor of
Leukotriene Biosyntheses," Eur J Med Res, 1996, 1(8):
369-70.
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Ammon HP, Mack T, Singh GB, et al,
"Inhibition of Leukotriene B4 Formation in Rat Peritoneal
Neutrophilis by an Ethanolic Extract of the Bum Resin Exudate of Boswellia
serrata," Planta Med, 1991, 57(3): 203-7.
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"Boswellia serrata,"
Altern Med Rev, 1998, 3(4): 306-7.
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LaValle, J.B., Krinsky, D.L.,
Hawkins, E.B, et. al., Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide,
Lexi-Comp, USA, 2000.
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Boswellia Standardized Herbal Supplement
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