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Beat Rheumatoid Arthritis With The Herb Boswellia

Boswellia… What Is It?

Well, if you are Indian or interested in the traditional medicine of India known as Ayurvedic medicine, you would have heard of boswellia.

For non Indians and those who have never heard of Ayurvedic medicine, I will enlighten you.

Don’t worry, it will be painless!

If you are interested in biblical times, you may have already of heard of boswellia under another name – frankincense.

Frankincense was one of the gifts given to the baby Jesus by the Magi.

Now, the boswellia tree is found in India and it is the gum resin from the boswellia tree which is used for medicinal purposes.

What’s The Connection Between Boswellia And Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Boswellia contains fatty acids, essential oils and (now this is the important part) boswellic acid.

Boswellic acid has strong anti-inflammatory properties which are great at reducing the symptoms associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

In fact, double-blind trials have reported positive results in Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers with boswellia.

Want To Try Boswellia For Yourself?

If you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and want to try boswellia yourself, what dose do you need?

Most doctors recommend you take between 400 mg and 800 mg of boswellia gum resin extract in tablet or capsule form, three times per day.

Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Boswellia?

Now you may be thinking…

‘That’s great info Stew, but I until today, I had never heard of Boswellia and I am not sure about how safe it is?’

Well, I always recommend that before you take any herbal supplement, you should consult your doctor.

In the case of Boswellia, it is generally considered safe to take, but some side effects of diarrhea, nausea and skin rashes have been reported.

OK, Now A Quick Recap…

• The use of boswellia resin gum goes back to biblical times
• Boswellia contains boswellic acid
• Boswellic acid has strong anti-inflammatory properties which are great for Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Boswellia is generally considered safe to take