Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) is a herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, which is found in Africa, China, and the Middle East. This herb has been used for the treatment of many inflammatory conditions.
Also known as the Indian frankincense, Boswellia is actually an extract that is made from the gum resin found in the stem bark of the Boswellia tree. There were many studies about the Boswellia and its use as a supplement for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• Rheumatism
• Arthritis, polyarthritis, all forms of pain in the spine
• Back pain
• Osteoporosis
• Skin problems, including the peeling of the crown, psoriasis and asthma.
How will the Boswellia incense balm help?
You will have a soothing effect in a number of difficulties:
• Relieves the pain.
• Reduces the swelling of joints.
• Improves the circulation in the inflammation of joints and increased movement.
• Reduces the tension in mornings.
• Improves the quality of life.
Recipe: Anti-Inflammation Smoothie with Boswellia
(If you can, use organic ingredients)
Ingredients
– 1 cup coconut or Almond Milk
– 1-3 tablespoons of hemp protein
– 1 cup frozen blueberries
– 2 tablespoons of freshly ground flax seed
– 1 tablespoon turmeric
– 1 tablespoon of Boswellia
– 1 tablespoon Ceylon Cinnamon
– ¼ tablespoon of probiotic powder
Instructions: Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Health Benefits of Boswellia: reduces inflammation, helps with the low back pain, helps with ulcerative colitis, reduces the aging process, improves the metabolism, helps with depression, can reduce the occurrence of wrinkles, helps with bursitis, helps with asthma, helps with allergies, fights against cancer, has anticoagulant properties, reduces platelet aggregation and helps to restore blood vessels around inflamed connective tissue.
It also protects the pancreas, changes the epigenetic function in colon cancer cells so the tumor suppressor genes begin to function again.
It is one of the most powerful natural inhibitors of the 5-lipoxygenase pathway contrary to many resellers of essential oils, the Boswellic acid is not found naturally in steam-distilled frankincense oil.
Source: Good Morning Center