Brilliant Boswellia For Your Animal's Health

Have you heard of Boswellia and do you know why this natural remedy may help your dog (or other animal)?

What is Boswellia?

Originating from ayuverdic medicine, which is an ancient healing system from India.
The Boswellia serrata tree produces resin, which is reputed to have properties that support joint health.

Research* confirms this is through having the "resinous part of Boswellia serrata possessing monoterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes, tetracyclic triterpenic acids and four major pentacyclic triterpenic acids i.e. β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid, responsible for inhibition of pro-inflammatory enzymes. Out of these four boswellic acids, acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid is the most potent inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme responsible for inflammation."

Why use Boswellia?

There has been a variety of veterinary research studies showing the benefits of using Boswellia to help ease joint problems in dogs and providing other health benefits for several animal species. Crucially these have shown that Boswellia has a good safety profile.

Please see the veterinary research links below to learn more.

As with any supplement or food or product your introducing to your animal's diet and lifestyle, do check with your veterinary surgeon before using. This is always critical if your animal is already on any existing medication, or if he or she has any ailments.

How to use Boswellia?

Boswellia can be found in a variety of supplements, either as a 'straight' or in conjunction with other ingredients. This will vary according to the manufacturer. Do shop around to see what will be of most benefit to your animal. And ask your veterinarian for advice, many do promote the use of herbal supplements too.

Research for Boswellia in animal health

• *Siddiqui MZ. Boswellia serrata, a potential antiinflammatory agent: an overview. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2011 May;73(3):255-61. doi: 10.4103/0250-474X.93507. PMID: 22457547; PMCID: PMC3309643.
• Effects of Boswellia Serrata Supplementation on Ex Vivo Immune Responses in Horses (2018)
• Miscioscia, E., Shmalberg, J. & Scott, K.C. Measurement of 3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid and 11-keto-beta-boswellic acid in Boswellia serrata Supplements Administered to Dogs. BMC Vet Res 15, 270 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-2021-7

Interested in learning more about other ayuverdic medicine for animal health? Read this Natural Pet Care Blog post on Ashwagandha!

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