Books on Boswellin®
The book titled, Boswellin® A Phytonutrient, for managing healthy inflammatory response, written by Majeed et al. was published in 1996 by Nutriscience Publishers, Inc. When this book was published much of the patent literature concerning Boswellia serrata, its pharmacologically active constituents specifically known as β-boswellic acids (Majeed et al., 1999), and similar species (B. carterii) was unavailable.
Since the book’s publication, several studies and patents have been published that explain the mechanism by which the boswellic acids help support healthy inflammatory response.
The beneficial properties of boswellic acids have been widely discussed in scientific and traditional wellness literature. Ongoing research continues to expand the understanding of Boswellia serrata and its bioactive compounds, contributing to a growing body of knowledge around their role in supporting overall wellness.
Boswellic acids are naturally derived from the gum resin of the Boswellia serrata tree. B. serrata is a large, branching, deciduous tree that grows abundantly in the dry, hilly regions of India. It is commonly known as “Dhup,” Indian frankincense, or Indian olibanum. The gum resin exudate of B. serrata, traditionally referred to as “Salai guggal,” has a long history of use in the Ayurvedic system of wellness.
Historically, Boswellia serrata resin has been valued in traditional practices for supporting joint comfort, respiratory wellness, and overall physiological balance. Today, Boswellia serrata is widely recognized for its traditional use in supporting joint comfort and helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response.