Nov '25 • General discussion
Frankincense - What did they know 5,000 years ago?
You may have read about frankincense being gifted, but did you know about the extraordinary healing properties it has?
Frankincense has a compound called Boswellic Acid, this is a potent anti-inflammatory, which can help with inflammatory diseases like arthritis, bowel disease, asthma, and many more.
- Joint health - Boswellic acid can help reduce joint pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and other joint problems. It works by inhibiting enzymes and molecules that cause inflammation
- Muscle and bone pain - It may also help with other types of musculoskeletal pain, such as pain from tendinopathy and pain induced by aromatase inhibitors.
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) - Its anti-inflammatory properties can help manage symptoms in conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - It may help support gastrointestinal health in people with IBS.
- Asthma - Boswellic acid has shown potential in reducing asthma symptoms, including a decrease in eosinophilic count and ESR.
- Anticancer effects - Research suggests boswellic acids may have anticancer properties, such as inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
- Skin health - It can help improve skin conditions like atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and repairing the skin barrier.
- Oral health - Due to its antibacterial properties, it may help prevent gum disease and other oral infections.
- Diabetes management - Some studies suggest it may increase HDL ("good") cholesterol and decrease total cholesterol in people with diabetes.
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Frankincense - What did they know 5,000 years ago?
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