What is Boswellin Extract used for?

The Boswellin Extract is an active ingredient extracted from the resin of the genus Boswellia plant, including Boswellin acid, polysaccharide, triterpenes and volatile oils. The key active ingredient Boswellin acid need to be standardized to a fixed concentration of 65%, and its appearance is a white powder. Its solubility is insoluble in water and is easily soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform and ethanol. Thermal analysis shows that the compound melts when heated to 289°C.

1.Boswellin extract is mainly used in anti-inflammatory, analgesic and tissue repair in the field of medicine. The common form is oral capsules/tablets, and is also the mainstream dosage form now, which is easy to control the dosage. In order to improve bioavailability, the addition of melanin to promote absorption and frankincense acid is mixed and combined, which is very effective in treating anti-inflammatory and analgesic.Recommended dosage is: 300-500mg/time, 3 times a day.

In the form of topical gel/cream, 5-10% Boswellin extract is combined with menthol and camphor into cream, suitable for rapid relief of joint or muscle pain.It can be applied to the painful area. It is recommended to apply it 2-3 times a day. It can quickly relieve joint or muscle pain.

2.In the field of health products, Boswellin extract is mainly used as a functional component of natural anti-inflammatory, joint support and immune regulation, and its application forms are flexible and diverse.

It is applied to joint health and activity support, mainly inhibits inflammatory factors, reduces joint synovial inflammation, and at the same time inhibits metalloproteinases and reduces cartilage degradation. The common formula is capsules made of frankincense + turmeric + MSM, suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. The recommended formulas for Xi'an Tongze Biotech are: Boswellin acid65% + curcumin, 65% Boswellin acid + quercetin, 65% Boswellin acid + collagen peptide. These three formulas can relieve arthritis and protect joints, and are also highly recognized by our audience and customers. Please consult us for details.

For office workers, sitting for a long time or standing for a long time will cause high knee pressure, maintaining a posture for a long time, and joints are stiff. Xi'an Tongze Bio.has developed a kind of gummy for office workers. The addition of vitamin D3 to the formula enhances calcium absorption, which is popular among young consumers and is easy to carry. The formula is: Boswellin acid + vitamin D3 + pectin to make Boswellin gummy, each gummy is 3 grams, 1 serving per day, and 2 gummies per serving.

The Boswellin acid and essential oil components in frankincense extract are mainly used in cognitive support health products, and are achieved through multiple pathways such as neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory, mood regulation and cholinergic system regulation. Common formulas of Boswellin acid (100mg) + pseudopslane (300mg) + phosphatidylserine (100mg) to make oral capsules. These three ingredients have triple effects, enhance neuronal synaptic plasticity and regulate the nervous system.Recommended oral dosage: AKBA ≥15mg/day (equivalent to standardized extract 300mg)

3.In cosmetics, Boswellin extract has multiple effects of anti-inflammatory repair, antioxidant and promoting collagen regeneration, becoming a celebrity ingredient in skin care brands.

For anti-aging fade, the TGF-β pathway is activated, collagen I/III synthesis is increased, matrix metalloproteinase is reduced, and collagen degradation is blocked. Commonly used products are nighttime repair essences, containing Boswellin essential oil + 8 peptides, as well as anti-wrinkle eye cream.

For allergic skin, it can inhibit the release of histamine by mast cells, thereby reducing neurogenic inflammation, promoting silk polyprotein synthesis, and repairing physical barriers. Commonly used products anti-repair creams contain Boswellin + oat β-glucan.

1. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women are prohibited from taking products related to Boswellin extracts.

2. Patients with autoimmune diseases are commonly found in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), multiple sclerosis (MS), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) active periods. Because the Boswellin extract has the effect of regulating immunity, these patients may aggravate immune attacks after taking them.

3. Patients with hemorrhagic diseases, such as patients with hemophilia, thrombocytopenia, and recent cerebral hemorrhage. Because Boswellin acid in Boswellin extract will inhibit platelet aggregation and prolong the coagulation time.

4. If you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, follow the doctor's instructions and monitor the INR value and adjust the dosage.

If you are a child under the age of 12, you need to apply it in a short-term dose under the guidance of a doctor.

If you are a person with severe liver and renal insufficiency, taking products related to Boswellin extract will increase the metabolic burden and may increase the aminotransferase or creatinine. During use, liver and kidney function is checked regularly and follow the doctor's instructions.

5.When using products related to Boswellin extract, common gastrointestinal discomfort will occur. You can switch to enteric-coated preparations and take them after a meal. If you have headache/dizziness, it may be that the amount of use is too large, >1.5g/day, you need to reduce the amount to 300mg/day and take it in batches.

1.Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) attenuates oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in amyloid-β-induced astrocytoma cells Journal of Neuroimmunology (2019)

2.Boswellic acids as natural inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase: Computational and experimental evidence

3.Boswellia serrata extract improves cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

4.Frankincense oil modulates alpha-band oscillations in prefrontal cortex: An EEG study on sustained attention Scientific Reports (2022)