I am very fond of natural resins and use them a lot at home. Another favorite resin of mine that many of you must be aware of is frankincense also called as olibanum. The usage of frankincense dates back centuries and we all know that it was one of three gifts offered to baby Jesus. Frankincense is a natural resin obtained from different trees belonging to genus boswellia.
There are different varieties of frankincense and each one differ slightly from one another depending on the species that it is tapped from. Frankincense is mostly found in Arabia, Africa and India. The one found in India is called Indian frankincense and it has been used in ayurvedic medicine for treating pain and inflammation for thousands of years and especially it is very well known for it’s use in treating joint pain.
In general frankincense is very calming if used as an incense, has anti inflammatory and pain relieving properties when used internally and acts as an antiseptic when used on the skin. For internal consumption purified Indianfrankincense extract in the form of tablets or the bark extract is used.
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10 Top Medicinal Uses Of Boswellia Serrata | Shallaki | Olibanum | Indian Frankincense | Salai Guggul | Sallaki:
1. Boswellia Serrata Extract For Pain & Inflammation: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Boswelic acid which is the main active ingredient in boswellia serrata has powerful anti inflammatory properties which greatly helps in easing the inflammation, reducing the pain and improving mobility. People who are suffering from joint pain and inflammation can consider taking boswella serrata capsules but please do it only under medical supervision for determining the correct dosage for your body. You can read about the reserach that proves the anti inflammatory properties here.
2. Boswellia Serrata Resin Smoke For Stress:
Till date I have never seen a person who hates the pure smell of natural resins and most of us feel instantly calm, the beautiful fragrance of frankincense does just that. To use, collect hot coal in a traditional burner and sprinkle frankincense on top. I am very sure you will fall in love with the calming smell of boswellia serrata.
3. Boswellia Serrata Extract For Headache:
Boswellia Serrata is a powerful analgesic and it helps one get relief from chronic headaches especially cluster headaches. Cluster headaches which is caused due to the abnormalities in hypothalamus can be very painful, consider taking boswellia serrata extract under medical supervision. You can read the research that proves this use here.…
4. Boswellia Serrata Extract For Diabetes:
Boswellia serrata extracts has blood sugar lowering properties and will have significant impact on the blood sugar levels if you are a diabetic patient. I would suggest taking boswellia serrata only under medical supervision if you are a diabetic patient…
5. Boswellia Serrata Extract For Cholesterol:
When 60 type 2 diabetic patients of both genders were given 900 mg of boswellia serrata extract for a period of 6 weeks there was very significant increase in HDL and decrease in LDL. The cholesterol lowering properties of boswellia serrata has been proven beyond doubt, you can read the study that proves it here.
6. Boswellia Serrata Extract For Crohn Disease & Ulcerative Colitis:
Crohn disease & Ulcerative Colitis which are both a type of inflammatory bowel diseases can be treated with boswellia serrata. In a research broswellia serrata was found equally effective to the medicine that was currently used for treating crohn’s disease but with fewer side effects.
7. Boswellia Serrata For Cancer:
Boswellia serrata has been proven to be effective in treating liver and rectal cancers which are the major causes of death in a scientific research. You can read about the study that proves it here.
8. Boswellia Serrata Essential Oil For Congestion:
Inhalation of boswellia serrata essential oil helps open up nasal passages and will give relief from chest congestion. For the remedy boil water in a wide pan along with turmeric powder, remove from fire and add few drops of boswellia serrata essential oil. Use it for steaming…
9. Boswellia Serrata Essential Oil For Skin:
Boswellia serrata has antiseptic properties so it can be applied on the skin for treating small cuts, wounds, scrapes, insect bites, itching, acne scars and for blemish free skin. But never use essential oil directly on the skin, combine it with a carrier oil like unrefined coconut oil. It can also be added to creams and lotions…
10. Boswellia Serrata Essential Oil For Dog, Cats & Horses:
The wonderful anti inflammatory and pain relieving properties of boswellia serrata can be used for domestic animals too. Dogs with joint pain and arthritis will benefits from taking boswellia serrata. The same can be used for cats and horses too. You can read about a small study that proves this use here.
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