FullscriptNutritional Fundamentals for Health
GI Repair SAP
Label amount: 151 mg
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Boswellia
Also called: Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata
A tree resin used in Ayurvedic medicine to calm inflammation. Studies suggest it may modestly ease osteoarthritis pain. Evidence for inflammatory bowel disease is limited.
Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.
Studied for
- Osteoarthritis pain and stiffness
- Joint support
- IBD (as part of a broader plan, limited evidence)
Found naturally in
- Not a food. It is a resin from the Boswellia serrata tree.
Label red flags
- No boswellic acid or AKBA content listed
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- IBD or other autoimmune conditions: use alongside your care team, not in place of prescribed treatment
- Taking immune-suppressing medicines
- Stomach upset, heartburn, or diarrhea can occur
Supplements that contain it
One product in Dr. Lesher's dispensary lists boswellia on the label.
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
FullscriptParts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Joints
Joints let your bones move smoothly. Swelling and morning stiffness, rather than ache alone, can point to inflammation.
Digestive tract
Your stomach and intestines absorb nutrients and hold most of your body's immune tissue, which makes the gut a common target in autoimmune disease.
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.