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Boswellia

Boswellia serrata

Indian Frankincense
Shallaki
Joint Comfort
Inflammation Support

Known interactions & cautions

May interact with common medications, pregnancy, or other herbs. See Safety & Interactions below for details.

Description

A tree native to India and the Middle East whose resin has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern herbalism for centuries.

Traditional Use

Traditionally used to support joint comfort and healthy inflammatory response.

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