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Material Name(s): Boswellia serrata, Boswellia
Also known as Indian Frankincense, Boswellia serrata is a botanical with a long history of use in Ayurveda, the ancient medicine system of India. It has been traditionally used to relieve inflammation, particularly of the joints. Studies have shown that Boswellia reduces inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and has also been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of inflammatory intestinal disorders.
Supplementation with boswellia extract has been shown to prevent the degradation of glycosaminoglycan, one of the major components of cartilage. Interestingly, boswellia can also be used for respiratory support, as it has been shown to reduce mucous secretions in the lungs.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: India
- Part used: Gum resin of Boswellia serrata
- Wild crafted: Wild crafting is the practice of gathering herbs, plants and fungi from the wild. This can be a sustainable form of sourcing herbs—when done with care and with plants that can sustain the harvest—as it involves simply utilizing what nature has provided with no human input. AOR sources wild crafted Boswellia from its native source to support the local economy and culture as well. As a company we are trying to do our best to support biological diversity and sustainable harvesting.
- Solvent for extraction: Alcohol 5:1 extract ratio
- NTL 40% total boswellic acids
- Breakdown of boswellic acids:
11-KBBA ~5%
3-A-11-KBBA ~ 4%
ABA ~6%
BBA ~ 17%
3-A-ABA ~ 3%
3-A-BBA ~8% - Stored form: Powder
